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99-year-old veteran has wartime debt repaid by RAF

A 99-year-old RAF veteran has had her Second World War debt repaid when she was presented with a set of five shilling coins. Peggy Terry served with the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and when she was discharged in 1945 was still owed the money. And 77 ...

22 Aug 2022 at 16:38

Residents who saw UK’s highest temperature recall ‘unbearable’ heat a year on

Residents in the town that recorded the UK’s highest temperature have recalled the “unbearable” heat one year on. A temperature of 40.3C was recorded in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, on July 19 last year as the country was hit with record high ...

19 Jul 2023 at 10:34

Prince of Wales hugs little boy and promises to put picture on his fridge

The Prince of Wales granted the request of a little boy and gave him a hug, and promised to put his picture on the royal fridge. William found himself hugged, posing for selfies and was even quizzed about who he wanted to win I’m A ...

18 Nov 2022 at 21:52

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash named

The Royal Air Force pilot who died in a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby has been named as Mark Long. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene on Langrick Road in Lincolnshire just before 1.20pm on Saturday. The Spitfire ...

26 May 2024 at 18:48

The fighter jets which would shoot down spy balloons in UK skies

As reports of suspected Chinese spy balloons entering US airspace continue, the Prime Minister has given assurances that RAF fighter jets are ready to counter similar intrusions over the UK. Rishi Sunak claimed Typhoon fighter ...

13 Feb 2023 at 13:53

Next-gen fighter jets will keep our country safe, says Prime Minister

The Prime Minister said that a defence partnership with Italy and Japan to develop next-generation fighter jets will help “keep the country safe from the new threats that we face”. Downing Street aims for the jets, called ...

09 Dec 2022 at 15:27

Spitfire crashes into field near RAF Coningsby

A Spitfire has crashed into a field “in the vicinity of” RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene on Langrick Road at just before 1.20pm on Saturday. Lincolnshire Police said: “It ...

25 May 2024 at 17:22

RAF pilot who died in Spitfire crash ‘cherished and deeply missed’ – family

A Royal Air Force pilot who died in a Spitfire crash “lived his life with an unwavering passion” and “will be cherished and deeply missed”, his family said. Squadron Leader Mark Long, 43, died in a Spitfire of the ...

30 May 2024 at 18:03

Pilot dies in Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby

A Royal Air Force pilot has died after a Spitfire crashed into a field near RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene on Langrick Road at just before 1.20pm on Saturday. ...

25 May 2024 at 19:21

William arrives at RAF base to learn about Typhoon jets

The Prince of Wales has arrived at RAF Coningsby to learn about the work needed to keep Typhoon jets in the air – and open a new boxing club. William is visiting the the RAF base in Lincolnshire in his role ...

18 Nov 2022 at 12:20

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