BBMF Spitfire loses canopy

[stickmonkeytamer]

I've heard that the BBMF Spitfire lost it's canopy today. Anyone know if it (and the pilot) are OK?

SMT

[ConingsbyFlyingClub]

Pilot OK...Spit not so good!

[soddim]

These aircraft are just too precious to damage - do hope the occurrence was unavoidable.

[GPMG]

Is there any more info on what happened?
How bad is the Spit? Pleased the pilot is ok.

[airsound]

Erm, stickmonkeytamer, I've been waiting for someone to comment, but no one has - so here goes. You say
...the BBMF Spitfire...
Well, the BBMF had five Spitfires at the last count, unless you know something I don't.

airsound

[Avitor]

Well, the BBMF had five Spitfires at the last count, unless you know something I don't.

airsound
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How not to be pedantic I would have thought. :cool:

[jammydonut]

I know a company that still makes them - canopies that is - if they are short of one - Suntex
PM me for contact details

[NutLoose]

I believe the tailplane was holed and has been removed for repairs