Sqn Ldr Mark Long died when his Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire crashed in May.
Sqn Ldr Mark Long, a member of the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight , died when the Spitfire he was flying crashed into a field in Lincolnshire on 25 May.
BBMF bosses shared an image of another aircraft in its fleet - Spitfire TE311 - displaying the fictitious squadron code L-NG, adding the paint job was their "special tribute". On Saturday, a wreath was laid in memory of Sqn Ldr Long at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.In addition, Sqn Ldr Long's name has been added to the aircraft, beneath the cockpit.
At the time of his death, Sqn Ldr Long was in his fourth season with the BBMF, which operates from RAF Coningsby.The cause of death is still being investigated by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch. The inquest is expected to resume on 24 November. Sqn Ldr Long's family previously described how he "lived his life with an unwavering passion with laughter, love and dedication".A wreath was laid at the Royal International Air Tattoo in memory of the pilot
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