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40 Minute Fly with a Spitfire Experience - North Weald

40 Minute Fly with a Spitfire Experience - North Weald

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Minimum Age: 16 years

Minimum Height: 137.00 cm

Maximum Height: 198.00 cm

Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg

  • Valid for 12 months
  • 2 Locations in the UK
  • Flexible Booking
  • Gift Pack Options
  • Free Exchanges
  • Instant Delivery

About the experience

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you take to the skies alongside a Spitfire! Departing from Headcorn and North Weald airfields, these thrilling passenger flights offer you the unique opportunity to fly alongside the iconic WW2 fighter plane. During the 40-minute flight, you'll accompany a Spitfire in the air as a passenger in a plane or helicopter. This is no ordinary passenger flight – you'll be escorted by the magnificent Spitfire, cruising over the skies of Essex or Kent. Your pilot will guide you as the tension builds, letting you know when to look left or right as the Spitfire gracefully swoops alongside your aircraft. The sight of the formidable Spitfire will leave you breathless, seemingly within arm's reach. Take a moment to compose yourself before capturing some of the most incredible air-to-air photos, seizing the opportunity to be in unprecedented proximity to this iconic aircraft in flight. Both Headcorn (Lashenden) and North Weald are former RAF air bases with rich histories. Headcorn saw hundreds of missions flown by Spitfires and Mustangs during the height of the war between 1942 and 1943, and today it houses a fascinating wartime museum. Flying alongside a Spitfire will take you through the very skies that bore witness to countless dogfights during the Battle of Britain. Imagining the intense aerial battles with Spitfires and Hurricanes defending the British shores against the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitts adds a profound appreciation for these treasured sorties. It's a remarkable opportunity to reflect on the experiences of the young RAF pilots who once flew these incredible aircraft. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of history and experience the thrill of flying alongside a legend.

  • 40-min Spitfire Flight alongside the Spitfire
  • Take off from Headcorn or North Weald airfields
  • Watch as the Spitfire dances around you!
  • Take the most amazing air-to-air photos ever

  • Fly alongside a WW2 spitfire in close formation
  • Flights are taken in a multi-seat certified passenger aeroplane or helicopter
  • Ground viewing of the spitfire with plenty of photo opportunities
  • Staff on hand to answer all your questions about the aircraft
  • Experiences generally last 3-4 hours
  • Spitfire 40 - 40 minute flight experience with 30 minutes alongside the spitfire

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  • Yes. All flying experiences are available as gift vouchers, making them ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or unique gifts.
  • Do I need to choose a date when buying?
  • No. You are purchasing a flexible voucher, not booking a date. The recipient will redeem the voucher and choose a suitable date later.
  • How is the voucher delivered?
  • You can choose between instant eVoucher delivery by email or a physical gift pack. Delivery options, including next-day delivery, are shown at checkout.

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Important Information

  • Spectators are welcome, with excellent views of the runway and aircraft

  • Height restrictions: Minimum 4ft 6ins, maximum height 6ft 4ins
  • Maximum weight 18 stone

Minimum Age: 16 years

Minimum Height: 137.00 cm

Maximum Height: 198.00 cm

Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg

This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.

  • Free car parking and picnic area
  • Onsite restaurants and children's area
  • All flights are 'chock to chock' so include taxi time
  • At no point do you fly in the Spitfire
  • Participants should allow for a whole day for the experience 9am-7pm, experiences generally last half a day and this is a precaution to allow for weather conditions
  • Opportunity to 'Sit in a Spit' The iconic Spitfire Mk IX TD314 for an additional charge of £65 payable on the day
  • Entry to the onsite museum is payable on the day if you wish to visit

  • Selected weekend dates
  • Dates and session times are subject to weather conditions and availability at your chosen venue

Locations:

  • Essex- North Weald Aerodrome
  • Kent - Headcorn Aerodrome

How the Voucher Works

  • Purchase the voucher online
  • Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
  • Redeem online to select location and date
  • Enjoy your experience

Customer Reviews for the 40 Minute Fly with a Spitfire Experience - North Weald

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Gary Child
Absolutely brilliant a tick off the bucket list, to see the worlds most iconic plane so close in mid air is amazing. Really recommended
Ian Comley
A fantastic experience.
Robert Webb
A superb experience well organised with friendly staff Would love to do it again
Gary Child
Absolutely a fabulous experience, I flew next to a spitfire in a helicopter, to see an icon of an aeroplane so close in mid air was amazing, it really brings a lump to your throat and would really recommend anyone thinking of doing this to get booked ASAP, parky the spitfire pilot was on top of his game and explained everything he was going to do before we took off, I for one will certainly be doing this again in the near future.

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