- The single-occupant aircraft crashed during the event just before 1.20pm
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A Spitfire has crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.
It is believed a rescue helicopter arrived at the scene after journeying from Humberside.
Emergency services arrived following reports of a crash in a field on Langrick Road, which occurred around 1.20pm.
Fire crews from Horncastle, Woodhall Spa as well as a rescue team from Louth are currently at the scene of the incident.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: ‘Emergency services are in attendance following reports of an aircraft crashing in a field just before 1.20pm
A Spitfire has crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby just before 1.20pm
Emergency services arrived following reports of a crash of a single-occupant aircraft in a field on Langrick Road (stock image)
‘It is believed to be a single occupant aircraft and nobody else is thought to have been involved.
‘Road closures are in place in the areas of Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank.’
The authorities have asked motorists to avoid the area and seek other routes for their journeys.
The aircraft is believed to have been taking part in the Battle of Britain memorial event.
According to GloucestershireLive , it was a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft that was previously utilised both before and after World War II.
The aircraft was designed by R. J. Mitchell, and was famed for its role during the Battle of Britain.
Its unique elliptical wings allowed for a perfect partnership of power and speed whilst mid-air.
The location where the Spitfire crashed in a field on on Langrick Road at RAF Coningsby
Exactly 20.531 Spitfires were constructed between 1939 and 1948, with many varying in roles and engine types.
It is thought that there are about 60 Spitfires that are currently in use dotted around the globe.
Several others are also kept in museums, private collections as well displays, bringing the total number of Spitfires up to an estimated 240.
Police have requested for anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, and quoting 221 of May 25 2024.
RAF – the Royal Air Force
