At approximately 3pm today, Supermarine Spitfire Tr. Mark 9,  ZK-WDQ was forced to crash land at Masterton Aerodrome in New Zealand. The two seat Spit was practising for the upcoming Wings over Wairarapa airshow. The cause of the accident is currently unknown. The pilot, Doug Brooker, is reported to have walked away uninjured after the crash. The aircraft, while severely damaged, will undoubtably be repaired and will fly again.

At the NZ Warbirds open day, Dec. 7, 2008.

Video: 3 News in New Zealand
Discussion: WIX
Image: Courtesy of WIX Member Hairy

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