Here's the full scoop from the owner, W Air Collection, via Instagram:
"Yesterday [May 30th], during taxiing after landing at Biscarrosse, our Spitfire Mk XIV encountered an unmarked ground defect near the edge of the runway. The aircraft came to a stop. Most importantly, the pilot is completely unharmed. The area in question had recently undergone construction work on the runway and its surroundings. However, it appears no inspection was carried out before reopening—neither for the surface nor for signage. Due to the lack of any visible warnings, all visual cues seemed to direct traffic toward this exit that was half ON the runway. Unfortunately, that path led into an extremely soft area containing a concrete slab and drainage grid (part of it on the runway), concealed beneath a layer of sand. The aircraft's wheels struck the obstruction and the plane tipped forward. We appreciate the concern and kind messages from our community. The aircraft will be assessed and repaired by our team ASAP, and we’ll share updates when appropriate but
we are confident to bring her back to the sky in a couple of weeks. An official investigation is underway, and we respectfully ask everyone to avoid speculation or assumptions about the event. Let those who were present—and the proper authorities—do their work."
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Mk.IX doing something like that at EHLE many years ago. It was back flying within weeks. The prudent thing to do is indeed a thorough inspection of your engine but I understand that it is a less invasive one as when you do this with a metal prop.