The BBC has reported that a Spitfire has crashed in a field in close proximity to an RAF station in Lincolnshire. Emergency services responded to the call shortly before 13:20 BST on Saturday and remain at the scene. There are not currently any details regarding casualties following the crash of the single-occupant aircraft. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area due to road closures around Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank.
The aircraft came down in a field located off of Langrick Road, next to the perimeter of the RAF station. An RAF spokesperson indicated that the incident occurred in the vicinity of the RAF Coningsby and that the RAF is cooperating with emergency services in response to the crash. Further information will be provided when it becomes available.
RAF Coningsby is home to the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF). According to their website, BBMF operates a number of planes, including six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft used for training purposes – all of which are flown by regular RAF aircrew. No additional information is available at this time regarding which flight the involved plane belonged to
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