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04-05-2025
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WW2 Spitfire makes emergency landing in field
A World War Two Spitfire has been forced to make an emergency landing in Kent. Spitfire MJ627 came down in a field on Lower Wall Road, West Hythe, on Saturday evening, said its owner Fly a Spitfire. Kent Fire & Rescue Service said one of the two people in the plane, which saw action over the Netherlands in 1944, was treated by paramedics. Fly a Spitfire said: "We have spoken to the pilot who has advised that a precautionary landing was made at a non-airfield site." The company said the pilot and passenger "are uninjured", adding that it had no further information "at this stage". The fire service said two fire engines attended the scene at 19:25 BST and made the aircraft safe. Spitfire MJ627 first entered service on 25 September 1944 and, just two days later, destroyed Messerschmitt Me 109 over Arnhem. It was previously involved in an emergency landing in 1998, when its pilot made a "wheels up landing" at Coventry Airport. Last year, the cockpit canopy detached from the plane during take-off from Biggin Hill Airport. It was able to land safely and neither of the two occupants in that incident were harmed. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Restored 1930s plane to be displayed in cathedral Charity reunites WW2 bible with airman's family Kent Fire & Rescue Service
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Climate
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Caravan fire burns metres from row of houses
Firefighters have tackled a large fire at a caravan in Kent. Crews advised people to avoid Cranham Square in Marden, near Tonridge, at roughly 13:00 BST on Tuesday. Three fire engines were at the scene and residents were told to keep doors and windows shut due to heavy smoke coming from the caravan. There were no reports of injuries and the fire was extinguished by about 15:30, according to Kent Fire & Rescue Service. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Tumble dryer warning after building fire Efforts under way to rehome residents after fire Kent Fire & Rescue Service
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27-04-2025
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Tumble dryer warning after building fire
A fire service has issued a warning about appliances after a blaze at a commercial building believed to have started in a tumble dryer. Kent Fire & Rescue Service said it was called to King Street, in Margate, shortly before 04:00 BST. Two engines attended and crews extinguished the blaze, the service said. There were no reported injuries. It is believed the fire began in a tumble dryer, with crews reminding people to make sure appliances are in good working order before using them and to make sure they are regularly maintained. The service also advised people to only run cycles when at home and awake. "Remember to have a working smoke alarm on each floor of your property," it added. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Fire service issue warning after oil burner blaze Dried-out wasp nest sparks bungalow fire Kent Fire and Rescue Service
