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A World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed near RAF Coningsby in eastern England, killing the pilot. The crash occurred just days before commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The cause of the crash is currently unknown.
A pilot has died after a World War Two-era Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight crashed in a field near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Emergency services responded to the incident, and a comprehensive investigation is underway. The pilot's family has been informed, and tributes have been paid by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Road closures are in place around the crash site.
102-year-old WWII veteran and former RAF pilot, Jack Hemmings, took to the skies in a Spitfire for a 20-minute flight to raise money for a charity he co-founded nearly 80 years ago. The flight, which marked 80 years since the D-Day landings, paid tribute to his late co-founder and raised over 40,000 pounds for Mission Aviation Fellowship. Hemmings, who had never flown a Spitfire before, described the experience as "absolutely delightful" despite the bumpy ride, and was praised by his accompanying pilot for his natural touch in the air.