- The single-occupant aircraft crashed during the event just before 1.20pm
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A Spitfire has reportedly crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby.
It is believed a rescue helicopter arrived at the scene after journeying from Humberside.
Emergency services are said to have arrived following reports of a crash at the airfield, which occurred around 1.20pm.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: ‘Emergency services are in attendance following reports of an aircraft crashing in a field just before 1.20pm
‘It is believed to be a single occupant aircraft and nobody else is thought to have been involved.
A Spitfire has reportedly crashed in a field during a Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby just before 1.20pm (stock image)
‘Road closures are in place in the areas of Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank.’
The authorities have asked motorists to avoid the area and seek other routes for their journeys.
Police have requested for anyone with information to contact them by calling 101, and quoting 221 of May 25 2024.