Tributes were paid at a Shropshire air show to a 'passionate' pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash.
Tributes were paid at a Shropshire air show to a 'passionate' pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash.Squadron Leader Mark Long had strong links to RAF Cosford where he visited when he was a member of the University of Birmingham's Air Squadron and learning to fly.
A Spitfire and Mustang of the Rolls Royce Heritage Flight also dedicated their display to Sdn Ldr Long who was killed in the air crash on May 25 in Lincolnshire. "He had been a member of the University of Birmingham Air Squadron and visited RAF Cosford as a student," said Sdn Ldr Wilson."He was a really nice man - passionate about aviation, and helpful. If he could do something for you, he would.As the Defence Accident Investigation Branch looks into the cause of the crash the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was temporarily grounded while investigations continue and did not take part in D-Day commemoration events.
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