Pilote Mort

RIP Squadron Leader Scott Sweeny

Pilot Mort

RAF's top display pilot, Squadron Leader Scott Sweeny

The Royal Air Force's top display pilot, Squadron Leader Scott Sweeny, has died in a plane crash.

The 33-year-old was killed when his Hawk T1 aircraft came down in Lincolnshire on Tuesday.

Sweeny was a highly experienced pilot with more than 2,000 flying hours.

He had been a member of the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, for the past four years.

Sweeny was also a qualified flying instructor and had served in Afghanistan.

The cause of the crash is being investigated.

In a statement, the RAF said: "Squadron Leader Sweeny was a highly talented and experienced pilot who will be sorely missed by his family, friends and colleagues."

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."