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A search is under way in the Highlands for a light aircraft which has been reported missing in bad weather with one person on board. A search is under way in the Highlands for a light aircraft which has been reported missing in bad weather.
Two helicopters have been sent to the area in the Cairngorms, south east of Glenmore Forest. The alert was raised shortly before 1100 BST and it is believed onlythe pilot was on board.
One helicopter is from RAF Lossiemouth, the other from the Royal Navy base at Prestwick. Mountain rescue teams are also on their way. Two helicopters, from RAF Lossiemouth and HMS Gannet, have been sent to the area in the Cairngorms, south east of Glenmore Forest.
Weather conditions in the area are described as severe, with poor visibility and snow showers.
It is believed the plane took off from an airfield in the north of England.It is believed the plane took off from an airfield in the north of England.