Happily not fatal
The replica Avro Triplane built for the Magnificent Men film in 1965 crashed yesterday or at least landed rather unconventionally off the field. Shuttleworth is closed today.
youtu.be/VgzfS1BuVZY?si=xvJ11dnYAufAEXNc
aviationnews.eu/news/2026/05/avro-triplane-crashes-during-shuttleworth-wings-wheels-air-show/
I have watched the "Edwardians" flying there several times always heart in mouth. The top speed of this one is under 50 mph. Not clear from the video what caused it but pilot lived to tell the tale and is reportedly not badly injured.
Shuttleworth has not made a statement yet beyond saying the Trust has a "developing situation".
I have tickets for the July air show, I wonder if there will be any fallout from this.
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