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Prince William pays a visit to Coningsby air base
Prince William has paid a visit to Coningsby air base.
The Duke of Cambridge met veterans who flew RAF planes during the Second World War at an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
Carol Vorderman was also on hand for the celebrations as part of her work to raise the profile of bomber command.
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German Air Force take part in exercises at RAF Coningsby
A team of personnel from the German Air force were stationed at RAF Coningsby in March.
The team were taking part in the exercise dubbed Cobra Warrior and utilises every type of aircraft in the RAF's inventory which includes fast jets, helicopters, transport and ISTAR assets.
The personnel used different platforms to take part in eight 'real-world' scenarios as part of a three week- training.
Both the RAF and the German Air Force used the exercise as the final phase of their respective Qualified Weapons Instructor courses for their Eurofighter and Typhoon Aircraft.
Royal seal of approval for RAF Coningsby's centenary celebrations
One of Lincolnshire's most famous RAF stations got the Royal seal of approval today as it celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Prince William, took the Royal salute at the centenary parade of 29 squadron at RAF Coningsby, of which he is Honorary Air Commandant.
His Royal Highness also took to the skies, but in a different aircraft to that which had originally been planned as Kate Hemingway reports:
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Prince William marks 100th anniversary of RAF squadron
The Duke of Cambridge took a flight in a Chipmunk aircraft and observed a royal salute to mark the 100th anniversary of an RAF squadron.
Read the full story ›29 Squadron 'honoured' by Prince William's visit
Members of 29 Squadron have spoken of their delight at Prince William attending their anniversary celebrations at RAF Coningsby.
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Anniversary flypast at RAF Coningsby
RAF Coningsby is home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It held a flypast to celebrate the 100th anniversary of 29 Squadron.
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In pictures: Royal visit to RAF Coningsby
Prince William is flying in a Chipmunk aircraft at RAF Coningsby as part of celebrations of the 100th anniversary of 29th Squadron.
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Prince William visits RAF Coningsby
The Duke of Cambridge is at RAF Coningsby today as the 29th Squadron marks its 100th anniversary.
Read the full story ›Typhoon commemorates Battle of Britain
A Typhoon fast jet has been specially painted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The jet, which is based as RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, has been painted in colours from the era with the identification number of the only RAF pilot to be awarded a Victoria Cross during the battle.