A pilot who died after a Spitfire crashed in a area in Lincolnshire has been named by the RAF as Sqn Ldr Mark Lengthy.
Emergency crews have been known as to the crash website, close to RAF Coningsby, shortly earlier than 13:20 BST on Saturday.
The World Warfare Two-era fighter belonged to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) primarily based on the station.
In an announcement, the RAF mentioned Sqn Ldr Lengthy was “a fantastic buddy, colleague and a passionate, skilled aviator.”
Main the tributes, Gp Capt Robbie Lees, commander of the RAF’s Show Air Wing, mentioned: “Mark was a Hurricane pilot right here at RAF Coningsby and for the final 4 years he has been a pilot with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
“An incredible buddy, colleague, and a passionate, skilled aviator he will probably be sorely missed by all that knew him.”
Gp Capt Lees mentioned an investigation into the reason for the “tragic occasion” was now below method.
He added: “I want to prolong a honest thanks to the RAF personnel, and our emergency providers colleagues who responded so swiftly yesterday.
“Our ideas stay with Mark’s household and mates to whom we provide our deepest sympathies. We ask that their privateness be revered at this tragic and stunning time.”
