Battle Of Britain: One Hour Warbird Mission
Show Map
. Learn more
About the experience
Hey there, history enthusiasts! Buckle up for an unforgettable journey with our Battle of Britain Harvard experience. Picture this: you're transported back to World War Two, where strategic fighter bases pepper the landscape, guarding Britain against invasion. Your day kicks off with a morning briefing, hashing out the day's mission with precision and anticipation. With the Luftwaffe lurking, readiness is key. When the call comes, it's into the Harvard for a thrilling airborne adventure, patrolling the skies and keeping a sharp eye on 'The Wash' from RAF Glatton to RAF Marham and back. During your hour-long surveillance flight, you'll even get a taste of classic fighter manoeuvres. Back at base, it's time for a thorough debrief, celebrating your success in the skies. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to step into the shoes of a Battle of Britain pilot. Book now for an experience that'll transport you back in time!
- One-hour Harvard patrol flights
- Experience a day in the life of a Battle of Britain fighter pilot
- Included aerobatic practice
- Fly a Harvard Warbird into the 11 group sector made famous during the Battle of Britain
- 30-Minute briefing session on the mission
- Plan the route with the pilot and plot your course
- You will Patrol the area around 'The Wash' covering RAF Glatton Peterborough, RAF Coningsby, and RAF Marham
- You'll be sitting in the rear of the aircraft with full dual control
- Feel the G force as your instructor simulates a dogfight, demonstrating some primary fighter moves
- Opportunity to take control of the craft
- Post flight de-brief
- Signed pilot log upon completion
Information
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
- You need to be agile enough to climb in and out of the cockpit
- Selected dates throughout the year
- Generally available between 10:00 and 18:00
- Specific additional dated upon request
Current Scheduled 2024 Dates:
- 26th October - Peterborough
Current Scheduled 2025 Dates:
- 5th April - Peterborough
- 19th April - Peterborough
- 3rd May - Peterboroug
- 11th May - Peterborough
- 17th May - Peterboroug
- 31st May - Peterborough
- 14th June - Peterborough
- 28th June - Peterboroug
- 12th July - Peterborough
Minimum Age: 16 years
Maximum Weight: 114.30 kg
- Spectators are welcome to watch both take off and landing
- Conington Airfield Peterborough
Locations
- Cambridgeshire
- Conington Airfield
- Lincolnshire
Other experiences you may like
Pay in 3 interest-free payments
- 1.Choose PayPal at checkout to pay later with Pay in 3.
- 2.Complete your purchase with the first payment today.
- 3.Remaining payments are taken automatically.
