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Post by ian531 on May 25, 2024 16:32:18 GMT 1
The BBC are reporting that a Spitfire has crashed near RAF Conningsby
Not details yet of casualties
Hope everything is okay
Ian
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Post by robaero on May 25, 2024 17:37:49 GMT 1
Supposedly MK356 , pilot sadly died(post amended 19:29).
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Post by Airbus A346 on May 25, 2024 17:38:22 GMT 1
Believed to be MK356 Spitfire Mk.9 BBMF (desert camouflage) it crashed on Langrick Rd during take off - suspected engine failure. The pilot has allegedly been rushed to hospital - sincerely hope he pulls through 🤞
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Post by ian531 on May 25, 2024 18:08:53 GMT 1
Fingers crossed
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Post by digit on May 25, 2024 20:10:05 GMT 1
Sad news, thoughts with the pilot's family.  GC |
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Post by ian531 on May 25, 2024 20:38:16 GMT 1
Very sad
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Post by G-PHIL on May 26, 2024 18:49:16 GMT 1
It's just been announced on Sky News that Squadron Leader Mark Long died yesterday in the Spitfire crash. I had the pleasure of meeting him by the mound on the GA road when he was the Typhoon Display Pilot and was based at LJLA for the weekend for the Southport Airshow i think it was.
It's very sad, my thoughts are with his family, friends, and RAF colleagues. RIP Mark Long
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Post by ronturner on May 27, 2024 9:07:51 GMT 1
To lose a Spitfire is bad enough. To lose such a well liked and talented man is an utter tragedy.
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