The Jaguar was first introduced in 1968 as an attack aircraft capable of supersonic speeds and able to carry nuclear weapons.

It was in service with the RAF for more than 30 years and saw action in the Gulf War where it was praised for its reliability.

The Jaguar jet returned to Coltishall earlier this morning (Image: Denise Bradley)

The majority of the UK's Jaguars were flown out of Coltishall, just north of Norwich, as part of the base's Strike Wing.

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