Exclusive Spitfire Day

Overview

Why buy from us?

Imagine having a whole hangar of priceless warbirds to yourself and your group for a day. That's what the Exclusive Spitfire Day package offers - private access to one of the world's most renowned and discrete WW2 fighter plane collections, with up to ten flights in a genuine Spitfire. This very special group Spitfire day package is perfect for team days out, corporate events, association outings, and family gatherings. The Exclusive Spitfire Day package is a truly exclusive experience aimed at team days out, incentive campaigns, corporate events, association outings, and the ultimate in family gatherings. Being the only VIP guests for the entire day at the fabulous Biggin Hill hangar is an incredible experience. You can invite up to 25 people to be present on the day, with eight lucky ones being lined up to take a trip in the Spitfire. For 30 glorious minutes, the Exclusive Spitfire Day package offers you the ultimate classic aviation experience. The Spitfire is a superlative aircraft, and having the very rare chance to take a trip in an equally rare two-seater version is an unmatched thrill. The Exclusive Spitfire Day package is all-inclusive and very comprehensive. As the whole day at Biggin will be dedicated to you and your group, you will make the most of all the facilities, including a function room and a superb viewing balcony, giving you commanding views across the apron. This package combines flights with VIP tours on a full-day exclusive basis, making it one of the most unique things to do in London!

Overview

Exclusive Access to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hanger
Spitfire flights for up to 10 people
Hanger tour for up to 25 people
Use of hospitality room with balcony views of the runway

Itinerary

An exclusive day at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar including:

Spitfire Passenger Flights for up to 10 people

A detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and in flight safety procedures
A 30 minute flight experience in the rear seat of a Two seater Spitfire (approximately 20 minutes airborne)
Take off from Ex RAF Spitfire Station Biggin Hill and fly over Kent's 'Battle of Britain Country'
Feel and experience the effects of your hands on the controls (at the pilots discretion)
All flights include the opportunity to do Victory Rolls and other manoeuvres
Hear radio commentary from your pilot, air traffic control and ground crew
In flight video recording of the flight on SD card / USB stick
Flight debrief and opportunity to take photographs with the aircraft
Souvenir flight certificate, flight suit patch and pilot notes to take home
Helmet, flight suit and parachute are provided for the flight

Guided Tours of the Hangar for up to 25 people

Access to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar which is usually closed to the public
See 12 Spitfires, Hurricane and Messerschmitt 109 and historic artefacts up close
Observe current Spitfire projects undergoing restoration
Heritage Hangar staff on hand to answer questions
Opportunity for photography of all aircraft

Use of a Private Hospitality Room

Balcony views across the airfield and runways so you can see Spitfires departing and arriving
Ideal for a team building event, private function or family celebration
Toilet facilities

Catering and refreshments are not included but can be arranged - please contact us with your requirements

Suitable For

Flying in a Spitfire carries certain elements of risk which will be clearly explained prior to your flight, on the day you'll also be shown a detailed video explaining these risks, if you decide not to proceed or cannot fit safely inside the cockpit you can exchange your experience or request a refund
Minimum age is 18
There's no maximum age limit however you need to be healthy and agile enough to climb into the aircraft and safely experience the dynamic nature of the flight - if you have any concerns over your suitability you should consult your GP
You should not participate if you are on prescription medication, suffering from a cold, are pregnant or suffering from any condition affecting your breathing or consciousness
A maximum weight limit of 108 kilos (238 lb) applies and you will be weighed on the day
The aircraft can usually accommodate passengers up to 6'6"
Passengers dimensions must allow unrestricted movement of the control column
The operator reserves the right to refuse the flight if for any reason they feel you are unsuitable to participate
Please do not drink alcohol prior to the flight

Spectators

Your exclusive day allows up to 25 guests to attend on the day, 10 of whom may also fly in a spitfire, additional visitors are not permitted.

Anything Else

This activity is fully approved by the CAA as a flight experience
You may be able to extend the duration of your flight, additional charges will apply and this must be arranged in advance
Hand held cameras are not permitted however on-board video recordings of the flight are taken (content of video recordings cannot be guaranteed). customers can usually attach their own 'go-pro' style cameras with appropriate mounts, subject to approval
Pre flight briefings are usually delivered as part of a small group, all flights are conducted exclusively 1:1
You should wear clothing suitable for fitting beneath a flight suit and sturdy footwear e.g. boots or training shoes, leather soled shoes are not suitable
Biggin Hill is also home to St Georges RAF Chapel of Remembrance, entrance is free and makes a fantastic addition to your day (opening times vary)

Availability

Tuesday - Friday subject to pre-existing bookings and aircraft availability
The day usually runs from 8.30 - 4.30
All Flights and routes are subject to weather conditions, aircraft serviceability and air traffic

Our ethos is that your 'experience' should begin from the moment you first browse the site and we can deliver this because of:

A Personal Service - once you buy a voucher you are not then left to book the experience yourself. We handle your booking from A-Z, not only providing online dates but also dealing with the supplier to secure your date. Even after you have had your experience, we will ask you for a review of the event to ensure everything went ok.
Knowledge - Our core staff have been working in the industry since 2004 and have all the experience necessary to deliver the experience that is perfect for you.
Honesty - Each venue and provider has been vetted by us and reviewed by our customers meaning we can give you honest, unbiased advice about what you are ordering.
Contact - We have 3 lines of communication; phone, chat and email and our customer service centre is open 6 days a week. The average answer time for our call centre to answer is 20 seconds and we have a vast help section where you should be able to find any answer online.
Assurance - Once you have chosen a date, we will help to ensure that you get the confirmation in time for your event and if need be we will liaise with the supplier on your behalf if there is a problem.
Aftercare - After each event we invite our customers to review the venue and the provider. This valuable feedback is then used to improve our service and also made public to other customers considering the same event. As a returning customer you will be eligible for a flydays.co.uk discount code to use on your next purchase.

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