The pilot of a display team aeroplane has been killed in a crash at the CarFest motoring event in Cheshire.
Kevin Whyman was flying a Folland Gnat aircraft that came down near the event at Oulton Park at about 14:00 BST.
BBC presenter Chris Evans, CarFest's founder, confirmed his death and said the pilot's family had been informed.
Mr Evans, who appeared tearful when delivering a statement, said the display pilot had been killed in a "tragic accident".
The Heritage Aircraft Trust, operator of the Gnat Display Team, said in a statement: "Kevin was a Royal Air Force-trained fast jet pilot whose enthusiasm for flying the Folland Gnat was infectious.
"He will be greatly missed by his family, the team and many friends.
"Kevin leaves a wife and young daughter."
http://news.sky.com/story/1528895/pilot-dies-in-plane-crash-at-chris-evans-festival
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-33748256
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