CROWDS watched up above in awe as a Typhoon Jet flew over Bracknell earlier today.

The rare flypast marked Peter Hales 100th birthday, the last surviving pilot of the 41 Squadron, who flew Typhoon jets in the second world war.

The resident was joined by staff and residents from Bickerton House care home to celebrate his milestone birthday.

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And the news of a military plane flying over Bracknell drew in large crowds to Elms Park att 2pm on July 28.

Here are some excellent photos taken by residents and a video shared in case you missed it.

Bracknell News: Pictures by John MacDermott Pictures by John MacDermott

Bracknell News: Pic by John MacDermott Pic by John MacDermott

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