I've not posted before although I've lurked for quite a while.
I came across this thread whilst browsing and was most interested to hear that this aircraft is/was being rebuilt.
I was there when it happened and with my old camera and cheap Paragon pre-set 300mm lens I took this picture less than a minute before the crash.
Then I followed the aircraft through the viewfinder as it continued along the runway, turned and came back down the runway to commence the loop.
I was watching (through the viewfinder) as it came over the top and decided to wait to get my next picture as he levelled out and barreled along the runway towards me... I remember being a little puzzled as to why I could still see the camouflaged upper surfaces of the wings when it crashed.................. the fireball speared down the runway past me (and I felt the heat).
I never took that picture.
Five minutes later I realised I had a camera in my hand but had just failed to take the most dramatic picture of my life. On balance, I felt glad about that.
Monochrome - Air Displays - bywaterpics (Apologies, I can't seem to select a link to just that picture - you will find it about 2/3 down the page).
I hope I've not transgressed any forum rules with this post and link - Be gentle, it's my first post!