Spitfire MK IX Down Southern Germany.

Spitfire MK IX Down Southern Germany.

Postby Spock on Sat 05 May 2012, 3:39 pm

http://www.badische-zeitung.de/hartheim/oldtimer-flugzeug-muss-in-bremgarten-notlanden--59051562.html


Experienced British pilot went for a local flight. During approach, one landing gear jammed, pilot continued to empty the tanks and then performed a belly landing on grass. No injuries.

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Re: Spitfire MK IX Down Southern Germany.

Postby tankbuster81 on Sat 05 May 2012, 5:36 pm

A sad sight,but thankfully no injuries..
Don't bother running, you'll only die tired!!
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Re: Spitfire MK IX Down Southern Germany.

Postby JBartlett on Sat 12 May 2012, 9:47 pm

Good news from MeierMotors Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= ... 090&type=1 If can't see what it says let me know and I post it on here.

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Re: Spitfire MK IX Down Southern Germany.

Postby Mike on Sun 13 May 2012, 9:48 am

"After checking the ac we can exclude technical failure"

Oops. :oops:
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