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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

RAF pilot dies after Spitfire crashes in field during Battle of Britain event

Peter Green

An RAF pilot has died in a “tragic accident” after a Spitfire plane crashed into a field in Coningsby, Lincolnshire during an event to commemorate the Battle of Britain.

Police and emergency services rushed to the scene at just before 1.20pm on Saturday, after receiving reports that the Second World War aircraft had gone down.

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