War veteran Joe Townsend descends into Olympic stadium
The Paralympic Flame made a stunning entrance into the Olympic Park last night, carried by Royal Marine Joe Townsend.
Townsend descended on a 115 metre zip wire from the Olympic Park's Orbit sculpture into the park.
Townsend joined the army at 17, and was five months into his first tour of duty in Afghanistan when he lost both legs after stepping on a mine. He is hoping to take part in the triathlon at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.
Paralympic Games 'return home' to UK with a Big Bang
The Queen opened the London 2012 Paralympic Games in a spectacular ceremony.
London Paralympics Opening Ceremony underway
The London Paralympics 2012 Opening Ceremony is underway at the Olympic Park.
David Beckham sends Paralympic message to troops
David Beckham has sent a message to British troops in Afghanistan, asking them to show their support for ParalympicsGB.