Squadron Leader Mark Long was named as the pilot who died in the crash at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, over the weekend.Following an investigation into the cause of the crash, the RAF confirmed the BBMF would be paused.A spokesperson for the RAF said: "Following the tragic accident at RAF Coningsby, and while the formal investigation is ongoing, the RAF has instigated a temporary pause in flying for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Read More: Iran’s supreme leader leads prayers for president killed in helicopter crashRead More: 'Minuscule state' of RAF is 'utterly pathetic' with just one plane available for D-Day 80th anniversary parachute jumpsThe force closed roads in the Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank areas and asked motorists to avoid the area and seek different routes. The Land, Tank and Military Machines event took place in the airfield on Saturday.
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