Spitfire crashes in field near RAF Coningsby station
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A file image of a Spitfire (front) with a Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
A Spitfire has crashed in a field close to an RAF station in Lincolnshire, the BBC understands.
Emergency services were called to Coningsby shortly before 13:20 BST on Saturday and remain at the scene.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said the crash involved a “single-occupant aircraft”. No details of any casualties have been given.
Road closures are in place around Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank, with motorists asked to avoid the area.
The aircraft came down near the home of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in Coningsby
The spokesperson confirmed the aircraft had not come down at RAF Coningsby, which is the home of the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF).
However, it is not known if the aircraft belonged to BBMF.
According to its website, BBMF operates six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft used for training. The aircraft are flown by regular RAF aircrew.
The Ministry of Defence said it had no comment to make at this time but a statement would be issued later on Saturday.
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Published23 August 2023
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