Carfest North Air display crash

Saw this earlier today, seems to be a weekend for airplane crashes in the UK. A Spitfire crashed whilst taking off at Biggin Hill today as well. Not sure on casualties on that one though.
 
nilagin said:
Saw this earlier today, seems to be a weekend for airplane crashes in the UK. A Spitfire crashed whilst taking off at Biggin Hill today as well. Not sure on casualties on that one though.
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Dan Griffith was flying, and did a good job given the circumstances by all accounts. The aircraft is very badly damaged but Dan is OK thankfully. Quote below from BHHH Facebook page:

Spitfire MK912 this afternoon suffered a loss of power after takeoff and forced landed back on the airfield. The aircraft is badly damaged but Pilot Dan Griffith carried out a text book forced landing and is OK.
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The Gnat crash is tragic. Blue skies to the pilot.

Harry.
 
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