RAF pilot dies Spitfire crash

The RAF pilot who died in a Spitfire crash in Northern Ireland has been named as Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham.
The 35-year-old, from County Armagh, was killed when his aircraft came down in a field near Hillsborough on Tuesday afternoon.
The Ministry of Defence said the aircraft was part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and was taking part in a training exercise at the time of the crash.
Speaking after the incident, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, Chief of the Air Staff, said: "It is with great sadness that I must confirm the death of Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham.
"Sean was a highly experienced and respected pilot, and his loss is a huge blow to the Royal Air Force. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."
The crash is being investigated by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, which is responsible for investigating all accidents involving RAF aircraft.
Cunningham was a former Royal Navy pilot who joined the RAF in 2009. He had flown Spitfires for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight since 2015.
He was married with two children.
Tributes have been paid to Cunningham from across the aviation community.
Former RAF pilot John Nichol said: "Sean was a brilliant pilot and a great friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him."
Airshow commentator Mike Ling said: "Sean was one of the most talented Spitfire pilots I have ever seen. He was a true ambassador for the RAF and his death is a tragic loss."
The crash has shocked the local community in Northern Ireland.
Local resident Marie Donnelly said: "It's such a sad thing to happen. Sean was a lovely man and he will be greatly missed."
The mayor of Hillsborough, Thomas Campbell, said: "Our thoughts are with Sean's family and friends at this difficult time.
"The Spitfire is a symbol of our freedom and democracy, and Sean was a proud member of the team that keeps that legacy alive. He will be remembered as a hero."