Two Seater Spitfire Flight and Heritage Hangar Visit

Overview

Why buy from us?

Flights in a two-seater Spitfire are now possible thanks to TrackDays! Tandem flights will be available from this storied airstrip at Biggin Hill that served as one of the main fighter grounds during the Battle of Britain thanks to the extremely unique T9 Spitfires. These two-seater Spitfire flights truly qualify as "once in a lifetime" experiences. Our tandem Spitfire flights aren't cheap, of course, due to the hefty operating and maintenance requirements of these vintage warplanes, but how much is historical aviation paradise worth? Spitfires with two seats are exceedingly uncommon - only a very small number of the 20,000 single-seat Spitfires that were produced are still in flight today. Supermarine's designers did come up with the idea for a two-seater training variant of the aircraft, but only one was actually built. After the Second World War, Supermarine revived the idea after learning of several 'unofficial' conversions, and a few Mark IX Spitfires were transformed into two-seaters known as TR9s. Don’t delay and book today - these premium experiences are a fantastic gift for any landmark anniversaries!

Overview

30 minute flight (approximately 20 minutes airborne)

Unique flight experience in the rear seat of a combat veteran MKIX two-seater Spitfire

A detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and in flight safety procedures

Approximately 10 minutes for preparation, taxiing and pre-flight safety checks

Access to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar for up to four guests

Q+A session with the hangar team with close up access to the aircraft being restored

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 pilot's 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

Framed souvenir flight certificate, flight suit patch and pilot notes to take home

Helmet, flight suit and parachute are provided for the flight
Allow spending up to four hours at the venue

Itinerary

Sessions usually start at 08.00 and 12.00

All Flights and routes are subject to weather conditions, aircraft serviceability and air traffic

Availability

Flights generally operate Tuesday to Sunday between March and November

Other bespoke dates may be arranged but may be subject to an additional fee

Aircraft MJ627 / G-BMSB is normally used for flights however the operator reserves the right to use other two seat Spitfires

Spectators

Up to 4 guests can join you to enjoy access to the Heritage Hangar and observe the engine start up and shut down of the aircraft

Sorry - no pets allowed

Suitability

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

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 directly with the operator, additional charges will apply

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

You and your guests may be joining a small group of other VIP visitors on the day

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)

Additional bespoke flight options can be arranged e.g another guest flying alongside in formation with the Spitfire or exclusive celebrations or corporate events. Please contact us with your requirements

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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