Duxford Flying Legends 9th July

[Hicks-81]

Originally Posted by FOZ_1983

The wings and the engine on the P51 seem to be in good condition, the only noticeable damage being just behind the radiator.

WW2 aircraft have been through much worse and still made it home. Flaps/elevators look ok to. I'd love to know more about this particular accident as it looks at first glance like the P51 could of comfortably landed. Or at the very least glided into a field....

Is it just me that thinks this?


Maybe its an insurance job

You're right. It seems that there might be returned. Perhaps, after the impact was impossible for the pilot to regain control and decided to jump before running out of height