RAF issue update after pilot Mark Long killed in Spitfire crash at Battle of Britain event

RAF give update on death of pilot Mark Long killed in Spitfire crash at Battle of Britain event Source: Royal Air Force

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00:00It is with great sorrow that I must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long.

00:08It is with great sorrow that I must confirm the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long.

00:13Mark was a Typhoon pilot here at RAF Conningsby and for the last four years he has been a pilot with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

00:22A great friend, colleague and a passionate professional aviator, he will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

00:29An investigation into the cause of this tragic event has now begun.

00:34The RAF will not be offering any comment on the accident until that investigation has concluded and likewise we ask others not to speculate.

00:43I would like to extend a sincere thank you to the RAF personnel and our Emergency Services colleagues who responded so swiftly yesterday.

00:51Our thoughts remain with Mark's family and friends to whom we offer our deepest sympathies.

00:58We ask that their privacy be respected at this tragic and shocking time.

01:03Thank you.