Spitfire crash victim named as pilot Mark Long

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Spitfire crash victim named as pilot Mark Long

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A pilot who died after a Spitfire crashed in a field in Lincolnshire has been named by the RAF as Sqn Ldr Mark Long.

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Why the Spitfire won’t be permanently grounded, despite last week’s tragic crash

With numerous air shows to be held over the summer months, questions have been raised over the safety of the aircraft

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