A SPITFIRE has crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event, it is understood.
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An RAF Spitfire (stock)Credit: Bav Media
Cops scrambled to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire following reports of an aircraft crashing in a field just before 1.20pm.
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It understood the Spitfire went down at a Battle of Britain event at the base.
Lincolnshire Police said: “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.
“Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
“Further updates will follow as soon as available. Incident 221 of 25/05/24.”
More to follow.