Prince Edward visits RAF Waddington.

The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, visited RAF Waddington last week to present a new Standard to 51 Squadron.

The Duke made the presentation in his role of Honorary Air Commodore and was was received by His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Toby Dennis.

Once a battlefield rallying point for military until today’s Squadron Standards are symbols of unity and paraded on special occasions such as Remembrance Sunday. New Standards are presented every 25 years.

Pictures: RAF Waddington