Spitfire SM845

[nomorecatering]

I read that this aircraft had a fatal accident in sweeden a few months ago.

Does anyone know if it is repairable?

[treadigraph]

I believe the pilot survived the accident but succumbed to his injuries later - very sad indeed.

I would certainly have thought it will be rebuilt; the aircraft turned over in long grass after veering off the runway while landing. Photos showed it to be largely intact; the prop, spinner, canopy and fin obviously took the brunt of the impact. It was righted and recovered to a hangar on its undercarriage.

[JEM60]

I think it is accurate to say that ALL damaged Spitfires will be repaired in this day and age. The aeroplane is too valuable an asset to become extinct. There is a wealth of engineering expertise out there, and, as Treadi says, this is relatively undamaged. Everything is therefore repairable if one throws enough money at it.

[India Four Two]

See this earlier thread from Private Flying:

http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/424862-spitfire-crash.html

[Nopax,thanx]

A quick update; the aircraft arrived at Duxford this morning for a rebuild by Historic Flying.