William was Honorary Air Commodore of RAF Coningsby from 2008 to August 2023, when he handed the role over to Kate
The Prince and Princess of Wales have said they are “incredibly sad” after a Royal Air Force pilot died in a Spitfire crash near RAF Coningsby. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene on Langrick Road in Lincolnshire just before 1.20pm on Saturday.
William and Kate said on their Kensington Palace X account: “Incredibly sad to hear of the news this afternoon from RAF Coningsby. Our thoughts this evening are with the pilot’s loved ones, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and the wider RAF family. W & C.” An MoD spokesperson said: “It is with great sadness that we must confirm the death of an RAF pilot in a tragic accident near RAF Coningsby today. The pilot’s family have been informed and we ask that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”
The East Midlands Ambulance Service sent a “number of resources”, including a paramedic and a helicopter ambulance. Road closures are in place in the areas of Dogdyke Road and Sandy Bank, with motorists urged to avoid the area.
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