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A black and white photograph of the Boeing Air Force One plane on a runway. President Kennedy is at the bottom of the stairs shaking hands with one of the waiting party. Several military personnel are nearby standing to attention.

Why JFK flew to Lincolnshire for a deeply personal visit

The US president arrived at RAF Waddington in June 1963 during a trip to the Chatsworth Estate.

Between 15-20 men marching as part of a parade. They're all wearing blue and white checked kilts, matching socks and white boots. They're all playing instruments - some are playing bagpipes, others are banging drums. They're walking through a high street, which is lined with people spectating.

Crowds turn out for RAF Waddington's city parade

The event features personnel from the base, which was awarded the Freedom of Lincoln in 1959.

Eight red jet planes fly in a diamond formation across a blue, sunny sky. The aircraft are releasing coloured red, white and blue smoke which is trailing behind them.

Red Arrows confirm comeback after cancellation

The display team will return on Saturday after they were forced to cancel a display at Duxford.

A military band wearing blue checked kilts, black bearskin hats and carrying bagpipes marches through a city.

RAF personnel to march through city centre

The parade will take place on 26 June, starting at 11:30 BST in St Martin's Square.

An image, taken from above, of nine red jet planes flying in formation over Rome, Italy. The planes trail plumes of coloured smoke as they perform a flypast. Various buildings are visible on the ground including the circular Colosseum.

Red Arrows stun crowds during Rome flypast

The planes joined Italy's Frecce Tricolori during a state visit by King Charles and Queen Camilla.

A white road sign reads "Aircraft viewing area". Cars can be seen on the road alongside a warning light.

Plane-spotters to get warning letter over RAF base

Police say the group of enthusiasts ignored advice to stand in a designated safe viewing zone.

Two people with dark winter coats and hats stand with their backs to the camera in front of a large red metal gate that looks out onto an aircraft runway.

Farmer urges plane spotters to 'keep off my crops'

Shane says enthusiasts are walking through his fields to get a better view of military jets.

A head and shoulders shot of a bald man wearing a black suit jacket, white shirt and red tie smiling into the camera. A large union jack flag can be seen displayed behind him.

Red Arrows not under threat - defence secretary

Defence Secretary John Healey says he supports the continuation of the Red Arrows.

The Red Arrows at an air display. The red aircraft are trailing red, white and blue smoke

Woman detained after climbing fence at RAF base

The woman was stopped by military police as she headed towards the runway, the MoD says.