Poor Man's Spitfire

A 1953 De Havilland Chipmunk's return to the skies.

Release date: 2026-04-02

Some projects grab you and don't let go. Following Chipmunk 65 back to the sky has been one of those - two years of patient work, problem-solving, and persistence, captured alongside the people who know these aircraft best.

Documentary

Poor Man's Spitfire

Videos

Poor Man's Spitfire

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