The 43-year-old died in a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in a crash near RAF Coningsby on Saturday.
A Royal Air Force pilot who died in a Spitfire crash “lived his life with an unwavering passion” and “will be cherished and deeply missed”, his family said.
Squadron Leader Mark Long, 43, died in a Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in a crash near RAF Coningsby on Saturday. According to the Ministry of Defence, he lived in Lincolnshire with his wife, two daughters and a dog. Mr Long’s family said in a statement: “Mark lived his life with an unwavering passion with laughter, love, and dedication to his family.
“His talent for flying was there for all to see, and his ability to connect to everyone he met was infectious. Mark will be cherished and deeply missed by us all.”We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
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