Pilot taken to hospital after air show incident

The Wings and Wheels Air Show at Shuttleworth in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, faced a disruption when an aircraft incident left a pilot hospitalized. The incident occurred on the south end of the airfield during Saturday's event, which features both a museum and a functioning airfield. The operator said the pilot was extracted from the scene, received a thumbs up, and was taken to hospital. The show, which runs from 09:00 BST to 21:00, included two flying displays and was set to close on Sunday. The incident prompted a rapid response from emergency services and event staff. Shuttleworth noted the event has been staging air shows for 60 years, underscoring its long-standing role in the region's aviation heritage. The organizers announced Sunday’s closure as a precaution while investigations continue, and no further details about the cause or aircraft have been released. The accident underscores the inherent risks of air displays, even at events with a long safety record.