The authorities indicated that the pilot was believed to be the sole individual involved in the incident. The pilot's family has been notified of the tragic event, according to the RAF.
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Around 260 people in total are expected to be flown out of the war-torn nation overnight on three separate flights, it is understood, with Rishi Sunak vowing 'many more' flights will happen into Wednesday