Pilot killed after WW2 spitfire crashes during celebration | UK News [Video]

An RAF pilot died after the World War Two spitfire he was flying crashed during a Battle of Britain event.

The pilot, who has yet been named, was behind the controls of a WW2-era Spitfire plane that hurtled to earth in a field close to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire during a Battle of Britain day celebration.

A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “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 have been informed and we ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.’

The BBC reports emergency services were called to the site of the crash shortly before 1.30pm on Saturday.

This included fire crews from nearby Horncastle, Woodhall Spa.

The East Midlands Ambulance Service is said to have sent in a “number of resources”, including a paramedic and a helicopter ambulance.

An officer with Lincolnshire Police has said …