RAF Pilot dies as Spitfire Crashes in Lincolnshire Field.

By Caroline Ameh

A Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot has lost his life after a Spitfire, belonging to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby, crashed in a field close to the RAF station in Lincolnshire.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, prompting emergency services to respond to the field off Langrick Road, Coningsby, shortly before 13:20 BST.

The identity of the pilot has not yet been released, pending notification of family members. The RAF has issued a statement expressing deep sadness over the loss, confirming the pilot’s death in what they described as a “tragic accident.” They have assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted, refraining from speculation on the cause of the crash at this time.

The Prince and Princess of Wales were among those who paid tribute to the fallen pilot, extending their condolences to the pilot’s loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family.

Lincolnshire Police reported that the World War Two-era aircraft came down in a field adjacent to Langrick Road, prompting road closures in the vicinity of Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area.

RAF Coningsby, home to the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF), operates several vintage aircraft, including Spitfires, Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and Chipmunk aircraft for training purposes. Regular RAF aircrew fly these aircraft, which hold historical significance.

Additionally, RAF Coningsby disclosed that training operations will continue until late every night throughout the week. In other recent RAF-related news, a Typhoon aircraft was repainted to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, while concerns were raised about plane-spotters getting too close to RAF aircraft at both RAF Coningsby and RAF Waddington.