Documentary · New Zealand · 2026 · 32m

Poor Man's Spitfire

Poor Man's Spitfire poster
Director
Damian Christie
Cast
Vaughn Davis as Self Stan Smith as Self Iain McCoubrey as Self
Crew
Dan Wharton — Director of Photography Dan Wharton — Editor Damian Christie — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Poor Man's Spitfire — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new zealandaviationrestorationaircraft
Key Collaborators
Damian Christie Director Dan Wharton Director of Photography Dan Wharton Editor Damian Christie Producer
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