A sad day at RAF Scampton: we've had the (forced) last flight of the Red Arrows above the station, the rushed dismissal this morning of those who worked at the shop, and Home Office security starting to arrive.
We're not done fighting this yet. https://t.co/e950mWMNkt
1/2 Ciapek, official mascot of 305 bomber squadron. Flew many missions, logged as a ‘passenger.’ On one of his missions, the plane never returned and was presumed lost at sea. It seemed he was killed in action, months later he reappeared in a nearby town.
Gun salutes have taken place in all four nations of the United Kingdom and on board Royal Navy ships at sea, to pay respects to The Queen after 70 years of service to the country.
Watch the 96-round gun salute fired by the @HACRegiment today at the Tower of London. One round for each year of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's life.
“Queen Elizabeth was a life well lived; a promise with destiny kept and she is mourned most deeply in her passing. That promise of lifelong service I renew to you all today.”
His Majesty The King addresses the Nation and the Commonwealth.
Cockpit video: Fly with @pilotbondy as Reds 4 and 5 roll around the other #RedArrows jets in the crowd-favourite Tornado manoeuvre at this weekend’s @EB_Airshow. #Eastbourne.