43-year-old Spitfire pilot, Squadron Leader Mark Long, died in a fatal plane crash in Lincolnshire on May 25; BBMF grounded planes temporarily.

43-year-old Spitfire pilot, Squadron Leader Mark Long, died from head and neck injuries in a fatal plane crash in Lincolnshire on May 25. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) grounded its planes temporarily after the accident, which occurred prior to a commemorative event in Portsmouth. The RAF stated that a formal investigation into the accident is ongoing, and the cause of the crash remains unknown.

June 06, 2024
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