discussion Spitfire crash lands

[Alan 45]

from the BBC


Spitfire plane crash-lands in Kent field


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-34174822

 

[eddiesolo]

Glad the pilot was okay and the plane looks repairable. Problem is it is more fuel for the naysayers regarding vintage aircraft flying.

 

[Alan 45]

I agree mate , it could be the end of air shows

 

[Guest]

I agree mate , it could be the end of air shows

Nah not likely all of them but agree that some may be stopped. Sad over reaction if it happens

 

[PhilJ]

Damn, this looks like the spirit of Kent spit which you can pay to have take you up for an experience. We have it go over quite a bit, glad everyone is ok though


Phil

 

[Alan 45]

Nah not likely all of them but agree that some may be stopped. Sad over reaction if it happens

I think it's very likely , it may not stop air shows but no vintage planes , they won't be any point in going to them IMO


Over the last few years there's been what appears to be a serious fight against common sense

 

[Guest]

I think it's very likely , it may not stop air shows but no vintage planes , they won't be any point in going to them IMO
Over the last few years there's been what appears to be a serious fight against common sense

That's a depressing thought mate. It's a stupid thing to happen too. If the airframe is in good Nick and the engine ok they are fine to fly. People jump the gun too much

 

[eddiesolo]

People jump the gun too much

Agree, but the problem is that deaths of the public can and unfortunately, do happen so for them it can be seen as that older aircraft are more prone to having issues. Load of bull like even a modern aircraft can have problems.

 

[Alan 45]

That's a depressing thought mate. It's a stupid thing to happen too. If the airframe is in good Nick and the engine ok they are fine to fly. People jump the gun too much

I agree totally mate , we have two fatal crashes with a 63 year gap and there's talk of only over the see and grounding planes , total overreaction considering from what I've read the hunter was responding as it should to the pilots input , I think what's happened is people have listened to experts who have given an opinion on what might of happened , some people should know the difference between an opinion and fact IMO

 

[Guest]

I find it amazing that we have 10 fatalities through an air crash and all of a


sudden the aircraft show world is upside down. 10 is very sad for those


families who have lost one of their relatives. But.


On the roads over 2000 people were killed in the UK last year.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_air_show_accidents_and_incidents.


Shows the aircraft show incidents around the world.


Skimming through it there are very few spectator fatalities.


F1 spectator fatalities are numerous compared to airshows.


How many spectator fatalities have we had in football.


Looking at the above airshows seem to have a good record.


Life is precious but you have to live it as well.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

I agree totally mate , we have two fatal crashes with a 63 year gap and there's talk of only over the see and grounding planes , total overreaction considering from what I've read the hunter was responding as it should to the pilots input , I think what's happened is people have listened to experts who have given an opinion on what might of happened , some people should know the difference between an opinion and fact IMO

Rally is probably next after that terrible crash the other day. Why the hell would you stand on the outside of a corner. No way. I'd be far up on the inside or well back further down the track.

 

[Alan 45]

Rally is probably next after that terrible crash the other day. Why the hell would you stand on the outside of a corner. No way. I'd be far up on the inside or well back further down the track.

That's a good point they have made loads of changes to motor sport , I used to love touring cars until they made it non contact, it was just a group of people on a leisurely drive after that and all the top cars and drivers left

 

[Guest]

Rally is probably next after that terrible crash the other day. Why the hell would you stand on the outside of a corner. No way. I'd be far up on the inside or well back further down the track.

Regret no were is safe at a rally Dougie. As said before on here a


racing car hit me after the finish at the Jersey Hill Climb and I was


on a 4 foot high bank. Pleased to report that I survived bit broken


but with everything attached.


I would go again. But as a driver it is safer.


But are we all going to sit at home cringing in our armchairs.


I am off to the Jersey Battle of Britain airshow on Thursday afternoon.


Laurie

 

[Alan 45]

But are we all going to sit at home cringing in our armchairs.


I am off to the Jersey Battle of Britain airshow on Thursday afternoon.


Laurie

I've been to that air show laurie it is a good one do they still have the old planes and things on the promenade in St helier ?

 

[Guest]

Regret no were is safe at a rally Dougie. As said before on here a
racing car hit me after the finish at the Jersey Hill Climb and I was


on a 4 foot high bank. Pleased to report that I survived bit broken


but with everything attached.


I would go again. But as a driver it is safer.


But are we all going to sit at home cringing in our armchairs.


I am off to the Jersey Battle of Britain airshow on Thursday afternoon.


Laurie

The ammount of energy in a moving object is impressive especially with velocity being squared in the.basic calculations! Glad you were not too injured its like casualty on here

 

[Guest]

I've been to that air show laurie it is a good one do they still have the old planes and things on the promenade in St helier ?

Yes it is a great show Alan.


All the aircraft are "moored" at the airport including the Arrows.


You can wander around, behind a rope, and view the lot. One


year the Catalina was taking people for flights around the island.


The Red Arrow pilots and ground crew are always hanging


around chatting. Then off for dinner into St Helier.


In Tavistock in about 10 days time. Cannot find anything happening.


Which is the best model shop in Plymouth or Exeter ? Just like to


wander around and keep my darling wife impatient.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

The ammount of energy in a moving object is impressive especially with velocity being squared in the.basic calculations! Glad you were not too injured its like casualty on here

No got off lightly Dougie. A chipped vertabrae. Pelvis broken in 3 places. Lost 50% of my blood internally and then died in hospital. Bit of drama played out pretty minor stuff really.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

No got off lightly Dougie. A chipped vertabrae. Pelvis broken in 3 places. Lost 50% of my blood internally and then died in hospital. Bit of drama played out pretty minor stuff really.
Laurie

Wow, that's pretty hard core mate, I broke a rib this year


You can't keep a good man down. Sarah was a bit shocked to hear that. She treats those kinds of patients a lot as well. Hopefully it doesn't affect you too badly now

 

[stona]

The Spitfire in question has made a couple of previous unplanned landings, last in 2012 in Germany.


It has suffered some fairly severe damage this time:


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It was piloted by Roy Davies who some will remember making a remarkable escape from the P-51 Big Beautiful Doll a few years ago at Duxford:


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If pilots have nine lives he's getting through his!


Cheers


Steve

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