Sunshine and Smiles greet Queen 1990

Smiles as bright as the May sunshine greeted the Queen when she visited RAF Lyneham on the 17th May 1990, to mark the 50th anniversary of the air base.
Even the rain clouds stepped aside as hundreds of children from the village junior and infant schools lined the road waving flags and cheering.

The Queen arrived at the base in her private jet and was greeted by her daughter, the Princess Royal, who is the station's Honorary Air Commodore. Full story more...