A PILOT has died after a crash at an Oxfordshire airfield on Sunday, police have confirmed. 

Thames Valley Police were called to Enstone Airfield in Banbury Road at about 2pm on Sunday (July 28) following reports of a light aircraft crash.

A 71-year-old pilot, who was the only occupant of a replica Spitfire which crashed shortly after take-off, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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No one else was injured.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Sadly, the pilot, believed to be a 71-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

“Formal identification and other coronial processes will take place in due course.

“The pilot, who was the only occupant of the plane, was flying a replica Spitfire, which crashed shortly after take-off. No one else was injured following this incident.

“Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue also attended, along with South Central Ambulance Service, and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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“If anyone has witnessed this incident or has any footage or photographs that will assist with the investigation, we would ask them to please contact us either online or by calling 101 quoting reference 43240359739.”

The Enstone Flying Club, who use the airfield, confirmed the airfield has been closed the incident.

An eyewitness reported seeing forensic tents at the airfield earlier today (July 29).