20 minute Fly With a Spitfire Experience
About this experience
Get up close to a Spitfire on ground and in flight as it appears as your wingman, and take an aerial tour of Castle Ashby too with this Fly Alongside a Spitfire - Castle Ashby Tour.
Produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft, the Spitfire is a beacon of Britain’s aerial supremacy before, during and after the Second World War. You’ll get to see why from a seat on board a certified multi-passenger aeroplane or helicopter as a Spitfire flies within smiling distance of your window. As you cruise along you’ll be able to take in breathtaking views of Castle Ashby and the surrounding grounds, while the Spitfire manoeuvres around your plane with characteristic ease. Keep your camera to hand for some amazing air to air snaps!
Fancy an even closer view? Your experience includes an essential Ground Viewing with the Spitfire.
SKU: PSPFCA
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingEasy
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
“An amazing experience I’ll never forget ”
Flying alongside a spitfire was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I will never forget my day. Just the helicopter flight itself was great but when the spitfire came by it was brilliant. It comes so close you can feel the roar of the engine and see into the cockpit and the pilot. The views of the countryside were amazing too.
What's Included
- Fly with a WWII spitfire in close formation, in a multi-seat, certified passenger aeroplane/helicopter
- A 20-minute experience (10 with the Spitfire) in the same air space the Battle of Britain was fought
- Ground viewing with the Spitfire, directly after your flight
- Fly from former WW2 RAF airfields
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at your chosen location, you’ll meet and greet the day’s pilots as well as some of your fellow passengers before climbing aboard a multi-seat certified passenger aeroplane or helicopter.
During the 20 minute flight and once you’re up to cruising speed the Spitfire will join you for 10 minutes of flying alongside and manoeuvres, and you’ll be able to take some amazing photos of both the Spitfire and the view of Castle Ashby as you pass by high in the sky.
Back on the ground you will have the opportunity to view the Spitfire as it sits on the airfield - another opportunity for some quality photos.
Family are welcome with excellent viewing of the runway and aircraft. There is also a car park, museum and a café and bar on site.
Location
Locations shown shouldn't be used for route planning
South East
- Ashford, Kent
East of England
- Epping, Essex
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 12 (under 18’s need to be accompanied by a paying adult)
- Minimum height: 4ft 7in
- Maximum height: 6ft 3in
- Maximum weight: 15 stone
- There are no specific medical requirements but if in doubt please consult your doctor. You must be physically able to climb in and out of the aircraft
- Spectators are welcome, and facilities on site usually include the availability of hot drinks and snacks
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary according to location
Availability
Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
This experience is available on selected dates throughout the flying season. Please note flying time in this classic aircraft is restricted to help preserve and maintain the aircraft, hence availability is strictly limited.
We recommend you book at least eight weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 1 hour for this experience - the flight itself will last approximately 20 minutes.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
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Customer Reviews
“An amazing experience I’ll never forget ”
Flying alongside a spitfire was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I will never forget my day. Just the helicopter flight itself was great but when the spitfire came by it was brilliant. It comes so close you can feel the roar of the engine and see into the cockpit and the pilot. The views of the countryside were amazing too.
“20 minute Fly With a Spitfire Experience”
Totally the most amazing experience ever. To fly alongside the beautiful Spitfire was a dream come true, sheer elegance and the noise of the Merlin engines, that close, just gave me goose pimples! Saving up to fly in it next time! :-)
“Best 20 minutes of my life!”
Staff on the ground and in the air were brilliant, the weather prevented us flying on our preferred day but we'd booked accommodation locally and we came back the next day to experience the utter joy of flying alongside a Spitfire! Can't recommend this experience enough if you love aviation! Fantastic experience!