Visitors to Sandown last Friday (July 19) may have spotted a World War II Spitfire making an unplanned stop at the town's airport.
The British single-seat fighter aircraft made its emergency landing after suffering engine issues.
The plane subsequently made a safe landing at Sandown Airport and was taken to a hangar for repairs to get underway over the weekend.
The aircraft took-off again on Sunday morning.
(c) Josh Thomas @ Capture the Second Photography
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