We are humbled and honoured to report, that in the year of her Platinum Jubilee, Her Majesty the Queen paid a private visit to RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre in North Norfolk.
Curator Ian Brown introduced the Queen to the centre's volunteer staff, and showed HM the historic collection of artefacts and items relating to the occupancy of the base by the USAF, 47th Bombardment Wing.
Her Majesty recalled the terrible events of the tidal flood of January 1953, which occurred when she was at Sandringham, and the part the emergency services, and members of the Wing played in saving many lives in the flood, something she was acutely aware of.
The Queen and Prince Philip hosted Colonel David Jones, base commander, and his wife, at Sandringham House in the aftermath.
We were able to show her the two George medals awarded to the American servicemen recognised for their efforts in saving life, along with the replacement of the Silver Pheasant given to the wing, by the people of Norfolk.
We wish to send a huge Thank You to Her Majesty for this very special visit in the 70th year of her reign, and our thoughts, love and best wishes will be with her throughout this coming year.
We at the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre are heartbroken about the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen on the 8th of September 2022.
Our thoughts and love are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.
Photos are the property of the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre and are not to be copied or used without permission.
Curator Ian Brown introduced the Queen to the centre's volunteer staff, and showed HM the historic collection of artefacts and items relating to the occupancy of the base by the USAF, 47th Bombardment Wing.
Her Majesty recalled the terrible events of the tidal flood of January 1953, which occurred when she was at Sandringham, and the part the emergency services, and members of the Wing played in saving many lives in the flood, something she was acutely aware of.
The Queen and Prince Philip hosted Colonel David Jones, base commander, and his wife, at Sandringham House in the aftermath.
We were able to show her the two George medals awarded to the American servicemen recognised for their efforts in saving life, along with the replacement of the Silver Pheasant given to the wing, by the people of Norfolk.
We wish to send a huge Thank You to Her Majesty for this very special visit in the 70th year of her reign, and our thoughts, love and best wishes will be with her throughout this coming year.
We at the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre are heartbroken about the passing of Her Majesty, The Queen on the 8th of September 2022.
Our thoughts and love are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.
Photos are the property of the RAF Sculthorpe Heritage Centre and are not to be copied or used without permission.
