Spitfire down

[Tin basher]

Not much detail but numerous news outlets are reporting a spitfire down near Coningsby. Hope all involved are safe pilot and folks on the ground.

Spitfire CRASHES in a field during Battle of Britain event

A Spitfire has reportedly crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby. (stock image)

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Tin basher]

Sadly it seems there has been a fatality at the crash site

RAF pilot dies after Spitfire crashes in field near Coningsby base in Lincolnshire

RAF Coningsby is home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a collection of wartime fighter and bomber aircraft that take part in air shows and memorial displays.

news.sky.com

Usual Goat rules apply no undue speculation etc etc

 

[Wobbly_Jon]

RIP chap. Glad nobody else injured

 

[Hot Shoes]

RIP.
Thoughts with your family & friends.

 

[Cat Techie]

Thoughts for the family, friends and colleagues.

 

[Tin basher]

Pilot who sadly lost his life now named. RIP

Spitfire crash victim named as pilot Mark Long

The aircraft crashed in a field close to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on Saturday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Cat Techie]

Pilot named as Sqn Ldr Mark Long, 29(R) sqn typhoon instructor whom was going to take command of the BBMF at the end of this year. Blue Skies..

 

[Cat Techie]

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