A pilot died when a WW2 plane crashed during a Battle of Britain event.

At the moment, emergency services are still at the location near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Sadly, a pilot from the Royal Air Force lost his life after the vintage spitfire he was flying crashed during a Battle of Britain event. The pilot, who has not yet been identified, was flying a World War Two era Spitfire when it suddenly plummeted to the ground in a field near the RAF base. This incident occurred during a celebration of Battle of Britain day.

A representative from the Ministry of Defence expressed their deep sorrow over the tragic accident. They stated, "It is with great sadness that we must confirm the death of an RAF pilot in a tragic accident near RAF Coningsby today. The pilot's family has been notified and we kindly ask for their privacy to be respected during this difficult time." According to reports from the BBC, emergency services were alerted to the crash site just before 1:30pm on Saturday. Firefighters from nearby Horncastle and Woodhall Spa were called in, along with a rescue team from Louth and a helicopter.

At this time, the identity of the victim has not been released. However, it is known that teams are still present at the site off Langrick Road, near the perimeter of the RAF station. As a result, roads are closed along Dogdyke and Sandybank, and drivers are being advised to take alternative routes. A journalist from the BBC who is at the scene described the damaged aircraft as being "belly down, with no sign of its landing gear," adding that it had landed "very close to a bungalow."

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Returning to the incident at RAF Coningsby, it has been reported that an investigation has already been launched. This airbase is home to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which consists of a collection of fighter and bomber aircraft from the Second World War. The fleet is often seen at air shows and memorial displays, paying tribute to the brave pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain.

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