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Keith Webb

16-01-09 08:46

Spitfire mishap in New Zealand

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Spitfire crashes at Masterton Aerodrome

http://media.nzherald.co.nz/webconte...pg/spit280.jpg

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A Spitfire aircraft crashed at the Masterton Aerodrome in the Wairarapa today.

The aircraft crashed just after 3pm, said a fire communications spokesman.

The pilot was not injured in the crash.

The cause of the crash was not known.

The World War 2 aircraft was due to fly in the Wings Over Wairarapa show this weekend.

Link.

Stuart Kirkham

16-01-09 13:46

Looks like it has sustained minimal damage. By the position of the port side undercarridge leg, it may have performed an unexpected ground loop. Those Kiwis know a thing or two about Spitfire restoration and repair so I expect it to be airworthy again soon :thup2:

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