Aerobatics pilot dies in plane crash at Old Buckenham Airfield

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An aerobatics pilot has died in a plane crash at an airfield in Norfolk.

Police were called at 14:40 BST to Old Buckenham, near Attleborough, after reports of a light aircraft crash.

David Jenkins, who was in his 50s, is understood to have been flying an Edge 360 plane as part of a press day for an airshow.

A friend, who did not wish to be named, said "he was the best bloke I knew" and added Mr Jenkins was "highly skilled".

Mr Jenkins was a member of the Wildcat Aerobatic Team, based at Old Buckenham Airfield.

The fire and ambulance service were also called to the scene. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has been informed.

A Norfolk Police spokeswoman said: "An area of the airfield has been cordoned off while officers deal with the incident."