The flypast took place on Monday, July 20, after being announced in advance by Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.
Residents had been warned to expect a sudden burst of noise as aircraft passed over the village, with the museum initially expecting two aircraft to take part.
However, one became unserviceable before take-off and the remaining aircraft was not cleared for the anticipated low pass, meaning it flew higher than some spectators had expected.
The flypast formed part of a special day at Tangmere Military Aviation Museum celebrating the anniversary of WB188's first flight on July 20, 1951.
The aircraft went on to make history two years later when it broke the World Air Speed Record, having taken off from and landed at the former RAF Tangmere.
Visitors to the museum were also able to hear the story of WB188 and its record-breaking flight, while viewing the aircraft itself alongside a collection of test pilot Neville Duke's personal artefacts.
1. Military jet takes to skies above Tangmere - In pictures
A military fast jet took to the skies above the former RAF Tangmere airfield, as part of celebrations marking 75 years since the first flight of Hawker Hunter WB188. Photo: Darren Crisp
2. Military jet takes to skies above Tangmere - In pictures
A military fast jet took to the skies above the former RAF Tangmere airfield, as part of celebrations marking 75 years since the first flight of Hawker Hunter WB188. Photo: Darren Crisp
3. Military jet takes to skies above Tangmere - In pictures
A military fast jet took to the skies above the former RAF Tangmere airfield, as part of celebrations marking 75 years since the first flight of Hawker Hunter WB188. Photo: Darren Crisp
4. Military jet takes to skies above Tangmere - In pictures
A military fast jet took to the skies above the former RAF Tangmere airfield, as part of celebrations marking 75 years since the first flight of Hawker Hunter WB188. Photo: Darren Crisp