The Queen visited north Norfolk twice - on both occasions touring the former RAF base in Coltishall.

She first visited in May, 1983, with the Duke of Edinburgh, when they inspected personnel and Jaguar reconnaissance aircraft.

North Norfolk News: The Queen at Coltishall RAF base in 1983.The Queen at Coltishall RAF base in 1983. (Image: Archant)

Her second visit to the base was on November 17, 2005, to mark the 65th anniversary of the airfield.

On that occasion, she watched a flypast of nine Jaguar aircraft.

North Norfolk News: The Queen visited Coltishall RAF base in 2005 as it celebrated its 65th anniversary.The Queen visited Coltishall RAF base in 2005 as it celebrated its 65th anniversary. (Image: Archant © 2005)

She had also visited the base in 1941, when she was still princess, with her father King George VI.

At that time, the airfield was being used by RAF fighter squadrons in the Second World War.

She watched a parade which included a Polish squadron and inspected a plane which had seen active service in the war.

North Norfolk News: The Queen visited Coltishall RAF base in 2005 as it celebrated its 65th anniversary.The Queen visited Coltishall RAF base in 2005 as it celebrated its 65th anniversary. (Image: Archant © 2005)

Built in 1939 and opening during the following years, Coltishall served the RAF for 66 years before closing down in 2006.

North Norfolk News: The Queen is greeted by cheering and flag-waving schoolchildren at RAF Coltishall in 1983.The Queen is greeted by cheering and flag-waving schoolchildren at RAF Coltishall in 1983. (Image: Archant)