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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Charlie Moloney

‘Passionate, professional’ RAF pilot killed in Spitfire crash named as Mark Long

Sqn Ldr Mark Long smiling in front of a Spitfire
Police have confirmed that Mark Long died from his injuries at the scene of Saturday’s crash. Photograph: RAF Coningsby Photo Section

A “passionate, professional” RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking part in a Battle of Britain event has been named.

Sqn Ldr Mark Long died following the crash at RAF Coningsby on Saturday. An investigation into the incident that led to his death has been launched.

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