Pilot Dies in Spitfire Crash Near RAF Coningsby
A pilot tragically died when a Spitfire aircraft crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly before 13:20 BST. The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their sadness and support for the pilot's family and the RAF community.
A pilot tragically died when a Spitfire aircraft crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency services were alerted and arrived at the scene off Langrick Road shortly before 13:20 BST.
The aircraft was part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight stationed at RAF Coningsby.
The RAF announced a comprehensive investigation into the crash but refrained from speculating on the cause.
The pilot's family has been informed, and their privacy is requested during this difficult time.
The Prince and Princess of Wales extended their condolences via social media, expressing their sadness and support for the pilot's family and the RAF community.
Lincolnshire Police have implemented road closures around Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank, advising motorists to avoid the area.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's fleet includes six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft.
Emergency services were alerted and arrived at the scene off Langrick Road shortly before 13:20 BST.
The aircraft was part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight stationed at RAF Coningsby.
The RAF announced a comprehensive investigation into the crash but refrained from speculating on the cause.
The pilot's family has been informed, and their privacy is requested during this difficult time.
The Prince and Princess of Wales extended their condolences via social media, expressing their sadness and support for the pilot's family and the RAF community.
Lincolnshire Police have implemented road closures around Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank, advising motorists to avoid the area.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's fleet includes six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft.
