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Collection of Spitfires to go on display at former base

A dozen Spitfires are to go on display at the place where the first operational squadron of the planes flew from. The Spitfire, with its elliptical wings and powerful Rolls Royce engine, is famous for its role in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The ...

23 Dec 2021 at 01:33

Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in Second World War Spitfire

A Chelsea Pensioner enjoyed a surprise flight in a Spitfire during an event for military veterans. Pensioner Mike Smith flew in the rear of one of two Second World War Spitfires flying over Sussex after taking off from the Biggin Hill Heritage ...

12 Sept 2023 at 20:02

Flying Spitfire for charity ‘delightful’, says former RAF pilot, 102

A 102-year-old former RAF man who took to the sky in a Spitfire described the experience being back behind the controls as “absolutely delightful”. Jack Hemmings, a former RAF squadron leader, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the ...

05 Feb 2024 at 18:37

Cricket

Birmingham seal home Blast quarter-final despite stunning Shaheen Afridi over

Birmingham Bears booked a home Vitality Blast quarter-final with a two-wicket victory over North Group rivals Notts Outlaws at a damp Trent Bridge. The Bears were already sure of a place in the knock-out stages after five straight wins, ...

30 Jun 2023 at 23:22

Scotland

Memorial for Spitfire pilot unveiled 80 years after deadly crash

A memorial has been unveiled for a Spitfire pilot on the 80th anniversary of his death in a crash landing near Stirling. Henri Jeanne Paul Delabastita, a Belgian serving with the RAF Voluntary Reserve, died in the accident near North ...

29 Jan 2023 at 16:10

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 Battle of Britain ...

30 May 2024 at 18:03

Inquest opened and adjourned on Memorial Flight Spitfire crash pilot

A Royal Air Force pilot who died in a Spitfire crash suffered head and neck injuries, an inquest opening has heard. The five-minute hearing was told Squadron Leader Mark Long was pronounced dead at the scene by an air ambulance ...

06 Jun 2024 at 12:32

Remaining Spitfires all have a story to tell, says restoration engineer

An aircraft engineer who restores historic Spitfire fighter planes that “all have a story to tell” has said they must be kept flying for future generations ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Spitfires are famed for their ...

03 Jun 2024 at 09:00

Second World War veterans celebrate their 100th birthdays with Spitfire flights

Two Second World War veterans took to the skies in Spitfire aircraft to celebrate their 100th birthdays. Robbie Hall, 100, and Dorothea Barron, who is 100 next month, flew in two Spitfires from the Biggin Hill Heritage ...

13 Sept 2024 at 08:00

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: ...

25 May 2024 at 17:22

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. The ...

25 May 2024 at 19:21

William and Kate ‘incredibly sad’ after RAF pilot dies in Spitfire crash

The Prince and Princess of Wales have said they are “incredibly sad” after a Royal Air Force pilot died in a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene on Langrick Road ...

25 May 2024 at 20:23

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