A pilot has died after a Spitfire crashed in a field near an RAF base in Lincolnshire, a Royal Air Force spokesperson has confirmed.
The plane crashed during an RAF memorial event at an airfield in Lincolnshire. It is understood the plane was taking part in a commemoration of the Battle of Britain at RAF Coningsby.
“It is with great sadness that we must confirm the death of an RAF pilot in a tragic accident near RAF Coningsby today,” a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said.
“The pilot’s family have been informed and we ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
Police and other emergency services rushed to the airfield at 1.20pm on Saturday. Only the pilot is thought to have been involved in the incident.
Road closures are in place in the areas of Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank, and motorists have been urged to avoid the area.
Lincolnshire police said: “It is believed to be a single-occupant aircraft and nobody else is thought to have been involved.”
RAF Coningsby is home to two frontline combat-ready squadrons and is the training station for Typhoon pilots.
It also hosts the RAF Battle of Britain memorial flight, which is intended to maintain historic aircraft in airworthy condition to commemorate RAF members who lost their lives in service.
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