Spitfire Mk IX MK912 crashes at Biggin Hill

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX MK912 (Photo Charlie Jackson (CC BY 2.0))

Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX MK912 was heavily damaged yesterday at Biggin Hill when it lost power shortly after take-off. Its pilot Dan Griffith managed to settle the aircraft down and limit the damage, and was only lightly wounded.

The Spitfire was seriously damaged but its owners have pledged to restore it to airworthiness.

Sources:

• The Telegraph
• ITV