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Moment WWI replica biplane plummets nose-first towards the ground after it spun out of control

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This is the dramatic moment a World War One replica military aeroplane plummeted to the ground in a crash yesterday which the pilot miraculously survived. Photos show Matthew Boddington’s replica of the Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c spinning out of control before crashing in Sywell aerodrome in Nottinghamshire.  The airman, who has been described as one … Read more

WWI replica British biplane crashes during mock dogfight with German aircraft at aerodrome

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WWI replica British biplane crashes during mock dogfight with German aircraft at aerodrome in Northamptonshire as pilot is pulled alive from wreckage in miracle escape Accident happened as vintage planes  took part in ‘mock dogfight’ The team involved was said to be part of a Great War display team Team leader Gordon Brander said pilot … Read more