The presenter’s A++ reaction to this Spitfire’s butt-clenchingly ‘low pass’ sent this classic clip to new heights (sound up!)
Back in 1996 they made a TV programme celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Spitfire, the iconic fighter plane which helped to win The Battle of Britain.
A clip from the programme has been going viral again after being shared on Twitter / X by Bobbie. It’s quite spectacular and looks rather dangerous, but it’s the reaction of presenter Alain de Cadenet which makes it special.
Let’s take a look…
Incredible Spitfire low pass, 1996. The deep roar of the Merlin engine. pic.twitter.com/VHziWMf4S6
— Bobbie☀️ (@bo66ie29) November 20, 2023
Plane crazy?
1.
Change of underwear sir?
— Nathan (@NathanSr001) November 20, 2023
2.
wasn't expecting it THAT low!!
— BlimeyGuvnor (@blimeyguvn0r) November 21, 2023
3.
Jesus!! I just said ‘f’ing hell’ myself
— Steve Williams (@big_steve1974) November 21, 2023
4.
I've watched that a dozen times and I still can't see the Spitfire coming – it just blends in with the background
— Bill Williams (@BillWil09764572) November 25, 2023
5.
Bloomin ‘eck https://t.co/BsDiniyjHs
— Clare Breedon (@ClareBreedon) November 21, 2023
6.
Can you imagine if he jumped instead of ducking!
— Jeff Vemb (@pv_jeff) November 21, 2023
7.
“Just a little off the top, thanks.” https://t.co/YSwnWBnJl2
— David Strathdee (@David_Strathdee) November 21, 2023
8.
Sound up https://t.co/m1KSoEk68U
— artyfartystuff (@artyfartystuff) November 21, 2023
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— andrew allen (taylor’s version) (@my_grayne) November 21, 2023
And just in case you were wondering about the presenter …
That's presenter Amanda de Cadenet's dad.
Competed in several Le Mans races, once finishing third, so no stranger to risk!— Twmbarlwm (@MichaelEllJay) November 20, 2023
Source @bo66ie29