The run-through was watched by a Derbyshire veteran who took part in the 1953 coronation
Typhoon FGR4's were among the aircraft taking part in a rehearsal for the official coronation flypast
Retired squadron leader Terrance Devey Smith, from Melbourne, Derby, was guest of honour at RAF Cranwell for the rehearsal event. He said all the pilots in 1953 were concentrating on not crashing into the huge crowds below, and that meant focusing on the next aircraft in the formation.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
1953 Coronation flypast veteran urges pilots to enjoy the occasionA 93-year-old veteran of the flypast at the 1953 Coronation has urged the pilots taking part next month to make sure they enjoy the occasion.
Læs mere »
Coronation: How popular is the monarchy under King Charles?Ahead of the coronation, Panorama asks if public opinion on the Royal Family is changing.
Læs mere »
Why the crowning of King Charles could be Britain's last coronationBritain is gearing up for the first coronation in 70 years, and the first double crowning – of both King and Queen – since 1936. Yet most of us are yet to succumb to Carolean Fever. Big Read by EtanSmallman
Læs mere »
Coronation: How popular is the monarchy under King Charles?Ahead of the coronation, Panorama asks if public opinion on the Royal Family is changing.
Læs mere »