This was a very complex investigation,it`s important to note this report isn`t the same as a CAA Air Accident investigation.
The DSA Defence Safety Authority carried out the investigation as a death of a person in an air accident,meaning it`s rather like an inquest.The report has 158 pages, You can find a link at the bottom of this article.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/388312

I think most of us were of the belief that these aircraft are stripped down and carefully serviced every winter,but this report highlights the many differences in how the operators of warbirds service their aircraft.
I think it best for anyone who is interested to read the entire report.

Yes, I don't understand it. As Jimi says they are well looked after. ARCO do a full maintenance every couple of years too which involves stripping them right down and replacing parts.

I find it hard to believe that both RAF engineers and ACRO engineers, who specialise in repair, maintenance and restoration of historic warbirds would constantly over look something like this. 

This report didn't go down well with the aviation community and the press sure made it worse.

These planes are stripped apart and rebuilt every winter season.

Squadron Leader Mark Long,died after the Spitfire he was flying MK356,crashed during a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire on 25 May 2024.

According to the report,decades-old debris in the engine`s carburettor was the most likely cause of the loss of power, which ultimately led to the fatal accident.

https://www.forcesnews.com/services/raf/decades-old-debris-spitfire-very-likely-caused-fatal-crash-2024-report-finds

Details about new servicing contract for BBMF.
https://www.key.aero/article/new-maintenance-contract-bbmf-spitfires-and-hurricanes

The Nigerian Minister of Aviation,has confirmed the crash of a military aircraft near a Naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo State, after it disappeared from radar while en route from Benin to Lagos.
There were 32 people on board including the crew of 7, no survivors have been found.

https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/582942

UPDATE ::: The airframe broke into pieces and became buried beneath the river silt.
The twenty-five on board, including five crew members, perished and the aircraft was destroyed

A new aircraft tracking website has just been launched, and a bit closer to home

https://ulsterradar.com/

The French are verry twitchy about spotters, you need to get a license ( Photo Permit ) for CHARLES DE GAULLE, ORLY AND LE BOURGET. Other Airports and airfields may do the same.

I found this which may be of interest, sounds like it`s not worth the trouble. Read the red box section,you will see what I mean.

https://www.spotterguide.net/planespotting/europe/france/paris-charles-de-gaulle-cdg-lfpg/

Quote from: angry turnip on Sep 30, 2026, 13:12It`s parked up towards the end of runway 35 according to ADSB,I wonder will something exotic be sent over with spanner men to fix it?

I think the problem was the wx at Shannon last night.

Yeah very strange,maybe some failure with the fuel system, I doubt Russia will want to share the details of their investigation.