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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will not be able to take part in Guernsey's Air Display next week following a recent fatal accident.
A replacement aircraft has been booked to perform at the display instead, with the organisers saying the safety of everyone involved remains paramount.
It comes after Squadron Leader Mark Long was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking part in a Battle of Britain memorial event in England on 25 May.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will not be conducting any displays or flypasts in the week commencing 10 June whilst investigations continue following the tragic accident.
Pictured: Squadron Leader Mark Long. (RAF Coningsby)
The Guernsey Air Display – which is usually held in September but was moved to June this year so the Red Arrows could take part – will instead feature the Navy Wings Fairey Swordfish.
The crew will also attend the 'Meet the Pilots' event at Guernsey Airport the day before the display.
In a statement, the Guernsey Air Display Foundation said: "The Guernsey Air Display Foundation offers its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Squadron Leader Mark Long and his colleagues at RAF Coningsby.
"The safety of the display pilots, crew, support teams and the viewing public is paramount to the Foundation."
The final line up for Guernsey's Air Display is currently: Hawker Hurricane MK1, Navy Wings Harvard and Fairey Swordfish, Mustang X-Ray PC-21 Team, Poseidon MRA1, RAF Red Arrows, Rich Goodwin’s Jet Pitts, Team Raven and The Titans.
The display will take place on Thursday 16 June between 11:00 and 13:15. The running order will be confirmed early next week.
Pictured top: The Navy Wings Swordfish Mk1 W5856 (Navy Wings).
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