Poor Man's Spitfire
“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.
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Poor Man's Spitfire documentary trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damian Christie
- Original Title
- Poor Man's Spitfire
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Release Date
- 02/04/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- The Goat Farm, Aotearoa Science Agency
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damian Christie
Dan Wharton
Dan Wharton
Damian Christie, Vaughn Davis
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Damian Christie
Director
Damian Christie
Producer
Dan Wharton
Director of Photography
Dan Wharton
Editor
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What is Poor Man's Spitfire about?
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.
Who directed Poor Man's Spitfire?
Poor Man's Spitfire was directed by Damian Christie.
Who stars in Poor Man's Spitfire?
The principal cast of Poor Man's Spitfire includes Vaughn Davis, Stan Smith, Iain McCoubrey.
When was Poor Man's Spitfire released and how long is it?
Poor Man's Spitfire was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 32m.