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Who investigates RAF crashes?
All military aircraft incidents, like the Spitfire crash, are investigated by the Military Aviation Authority's (MAA) Defence Accident Investigation Branch. Their role is to determine the cause and recommend changes to prevent future occurrences, ensuring lessons are learned from every incident, as seen in this detailed report on the May 2024 crash.
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