article_snippet.sent: Smoke billows from David Jenkins
article_snippet.sent: David Jenkins was a member of the Wildcat Aerobatic Team based at Old Buckenham Airfield and has been a regular competitor at UK aerobatics competitions, winning over 40 medals.
article_snippet.sent: A friend of the dead pilot who has been named locally as David Jenkins said: 'David Jenkins was the best bloke I knew' Tragedy:
article_snippet.sent: Mr Jenkins was named British Advanced Champion in 2012 and 2013 and a member of the UK team at the 2012 aerobatic world championships.
article_snippet.sent: According to Mr Jenkins profile on the Wildcat's website, Mr Jenkins began flying as a teenager living near Panshangar airfield near Welwyn Garden City.
article_snippet.sent: A pilot who flew out of Panshangar airfield near Welwyn Garden City this morning said Mr Jenkins only found out about the tragedy when Mr Jenkins returned this evening after being diverted elsewhere.
highlights_snippet.sent: Pilot who died in the incident has been named locally as David Jenkins .
  