Spitfire and Gnat incidents at the weekend....

[DazDaMan]

1) Spitfire IX MK912 of the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar collection suffered a significant power loss on take-off on Saturday afternoon. Pilot Dan Griffith managed to force-land back on the airfield, resulting in slight injuries to himself, but extensive damage to the Spitfire.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/595401 ... nt-display;

2) A Folland Gnat of the Gnat Display Team crashed in front of thousands of spectators at a festival in Cheshire, killing pilot Kevin Whyman.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/595401 ... nt-display;

[Nigel Foster]

This was a very sad weekend as there was also the crash at Blackbushe. It just reminds us all how dangerous aviation can be.
Condolences to all affected.

Nigel

[Stuart]

And another... Hunter went in killing 7 people - not a good year.

Prayers for all the families of those effected...