The single-occupant aircraft crashed during the event just before 1.20pm. Did you see the Spitfire crash? Email: elena.salvoni@mailonline.co.ukThe Prince and Princess of Wales have paid tribute to the Royal Air Force Spitfire pilot who lost his life in a crash this afternoon during a Battle of Britain event near RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said he was 'deeply saddened' by the news, and thanked the emergency services for their response, adding 'my thoughts are with the pilot's family at this awful time.' 'The pilot's family have been informed and we ask that privacy is respected at this difficult time,' it added.File image shows the Prince and Princess of Wales with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, at RAF Fairford last year
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said earlier: 'Emergency services are in attendance following reports of an aircraft crashing in a field just before 1.20pm'Road closures are in place in the areas of Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank.'
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