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UK Air Force Grounds World War II Spitfire Planes After Pilot Dies In Crash

UK Air Force Grounds World War II Spitfire Planes After Pilot Dies In Crash

A few dozen airworthy Spitfires remain, including six based at RAF Coningsby. London: Britain’s Royal Air Force has grounded a fleet of World War II Spitfire planes following the death of a pilot in a weekend crash, officials said Monday. The announcement raises questions about the legendary single-seat fighter aircraft’s participation in events to mark...