Spitfire crashes at memorial event at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire

Spitfire crashes at memorial event at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire

Second world war aircraft was taking part in commemoration of Battle of Britain when incident happened

A Spitfire has crashed during an RAF memorial event at an airfield in Lincolnshire. It is understood the plane was taking part in a commemoration of the Battle of Britain at RAF Coningsby.

Police and other emergency services rushed to the airfield at 1.20pm on Saturday. Only the pilot is thought to have been involved in the incident.

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