Northern Ireland Aviation Enthusiasts

Aviation Discussion => General Aviation => Topic started by: sneaky_nikon on May 25, 2024, 16:13

Title: Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Post by: sneaky_nikon on May 25, 2024, 16:13
Really, as headline currently.
Title: Re: Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Post by: JasonT1981 on May 25, 2024, 16:51
A scummy tabloid posted pics of it.

Confirmed to be an RAF Aircraft by the RAF.
Title: Re: Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Post by: sneaky_nikon on May 25, 2024, 16:53
It was IDed but given the lack of info on cas, I didn't think it was the thing to do.
Title: Re: Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Post by: sneaky_nikon on May 25, 2024, 18:41
Unfortunately RAF have confirmed that the pilot was killed in the crash.
Fair winds, blue skies.
Title: Re: Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Post by: JasonT1981 on May 25, 2024, 22:38
Absolutely terrible news. Rest in Peace.
Title: Re: Spitfire down at Coningsby.
Post by: angry turnip on May 26, 2024, 11:33
This is terribly sad news, the aircraft has been identified and is easily searchable for those who wish to.

Some reports saying the aircraft suffered an engine failure shortly after take-off, it then came down in a field and flipped over.

RIP to the pilots family,colleagues and friends.