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Police confirmed a 69-year-old pilot was killed at Croft Farm Airfield near Defford.

Officers received reports that a small plane had experienced difficulties during take-off, causing it to descend rapidly to the ground. The man was confirmed dead at the scene, but no-one else was injured during the incident. An inquiry has been opened by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

Tom Edwards reports.