WWII Aircraft Grounded for D-Day 80th Anniversary After Fatal Spitfire Crash

The RAF's decision follows the death of Squadron Leader Mark Long, with investigations into the crash still ongoing.

The RAF grounded all WWII aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight after a Spitfire crash killed pilot Squadron Leader Mark Long.
The cause of the crash remains unknown, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch.
The grounding affects planned D-Day 80th anniversary flypasts, with modern aircraft stepping in for some commemorations.
The participation of these vintage aircraft in future events, including the King's birthday and British Grand Prix, is uncertain.
This marks the first fatal accident in the history of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, established in 1957.