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Sean Murphy

Scot captures incredible footage of Spitfire flying over Ben Lomond

A stunned Scot was climbing Ben Lomond when he managed to capture an incredible flyby of one of the UK's most famous planes.

Craig Potter, 37, was climbing the Munro with his wife Kelly when he heard the noise of a plane, looking up he was then able to film the approaching World War II Spitfire as it passed.

The professional photographer from Kennoway in Fife, couldn't believe his luck.

Craig, who was enjoying a night away at Loch Lomond with Kelly in their campervan Big Max, said: "The sound of the spitfire was awesome, that’s what caught my attention first.

"It was so amazing to see, we were so lucky to be at the right place at the right time."

Other walkers watch on as the Spitfire passes (Craig Potter)

Craig, who runs his own business Craig Potter Photography, has been a professional photographer for over a decade and was delighted with his latest snap.

He shared the film on Facebook with fellow Scottish scenery fans who couldn't believe his luck, describing the footage as "wonderful" and "stunning".

One person wrote: "Unmistakable Merlin Rolls Royce engine. The Sound of Victory."

While another added: "Beautiful!! The unmistakable silhouette and sound of a spitfire… it makes my hair stand on end."

The distinctive plane is thought to be part of the Spitfires.com collection which is based at Cumbernauld Airport and offers pleasure flights and training daily.

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