Spitfire down
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Spitfire down at Coningsby
Hearing reports of a Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Can't find anything on the socials yet.
Anyone?
Can't find anything on the socials yet.
Anyone?
Last edited by harrogate; 25th May 2024 at 13:22.
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25th May 2024, 17:50
Inconsiderate Txxxxxx
Of course the family have been informed, they’d have known something was up within minutes because of the inconsiderate “Ooo look what I know” posts and were probably searching desperately for news. A unique aircraft flown by a small close unit. How many Spitfires were flying from Coningsby today do you think. When something like this happens people should STFU and let the authorities do it the right way. There is a very good chance the pilot was a mate and I feel for his family at this difficult time.
Interesting to see they just held a crash exercise! https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisat...s-join-forces/
I hope it’s a good outcome.
I hope it’s a good outcome.
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From another forum
But who knows its source…..
Everything is ok Rescue 912 on its way back to Humberside and the pilot on his way back to Coningsby.
But who knows its source…..
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I read Air Ambulance got their first, which it why Rescue turned back just after arrival on scene.
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed an incident on their Facebook page. Single occupant aircraft crashed in a field near the airfield. Definitely not anything to do with the rescue exercise that took place earlier in the day at Coningsby. Pure coincidence.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/281313...ar_app_article
I believe by complete fluke they may also have pictured the correct aircraft.
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed an incident on their Facebook page. Single occupant aircraft crashed in a field near the airfield. Definitely not anything to do with the rescue exercise that took place earlier in the day at Coningsby. Pure coincidence.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/281313...ar_app_article
I believe by complete fluke they may also have pictured the correct aircraft.
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BBC coverage
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. 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.
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. 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.
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I don’t think that tarpaulin is a good sign
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Eyewitness reported to GB News that he heard engine sputtering at height of 100m and then the aircraft flipped over - aircraft is upside down in the BBC photo (confirmed by BBC reporter).
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