Mr Brickwood said the two pilots crashed during the race that involved 50 competitors.
BBC: Newmarket glider crash: Pilot parachutes from wreckage
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The gliders were taking part in the third day of the 2012 British Club Class Gliding National Championships held by the Cambridge Gliding Centre, spokesman Richard Brickwood said.
BBC: Newmarket glider crash: Pilot parachutes from wreckage