A Spitfire crashed on takeoff during airshow in North of France

6 years, 10 months ago - June 12, 2017

A Spitfire crashed on takeoff during airshow at aerodrome of Trois-frontières, Longuyon-Vilette few meters from the public.

The propeller has hit the ground during takeoff, then the WWII plane moved upside down and stopped on its back.

Propeller splints spread among the crowd and obviously at least one young woman has been injured.

The firemen quickly arrived at the crash site. The pilot was injured.

Text by Airlive.net

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