Two Eurofighter Typhoons have paid a rare visit to an Oxfordshire airbase.

The twin-engine planes made their way to RAF Benson to test the ability to operate out of different airbases around the UK.

After an overnight stay, they have returned to RAF Coningsby today.

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Earlier this week, the air force base issued noise warnings ahead of the two Typhoon planes flying over this area.

The base said neighbouring towns and villages – including Wallingford, Benson, Ewelme and Brightwell-cum-Sotwell - should expect “loud noise”.

Despite the warning, many reacted with excitement at the possibility of spotting the planes.

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Caroline Ann Adams said: “How lovely. I hope I see them. It will bring back great memories of travelling about with my late husband who was in the RAF, Benson being the last place he served.”

Lynda Bowyer said: “My inner child remembering seeing low flying fastjets over Yorkshire is quite excited at this prospect.”

Claire Elkin speculated that the training was practice for the coronation of King Charles III on May 6.