The aircraft was restored as a two seater, but a modified rear canopy arrangement was incorporated to the rebuild. A 30 minute flight in the rear seat of an actual spitfire with approximately 20 minutes of in air time. Spitfire pt462 was originally part of a batch ordered on 17th july 1943 and built at castle bromwich as an h. A two seater supermarine spitfire in mid flight on an. Book your flight with a spitfire and create the most memorable flying experience. Majestic wwii spitfire set for roundtheworld flight. Design engineer nick grace, having always wanted to fly a spitfire, acquired ml407 in late 1979 from the strathallan museum and spent five years meticulously restoring the spitfire to flying condition in its two seat configuration incorporating what is known as the grace in line canopy conversion which nick designed to remove the bulbous rear canopy to a more streamlined version to. Fly a spitfire from duxford spitfire flights book your experience. In world war ii raf exeter was an important raf fighter command airfield. We offer up to 50 minutes of spitfire flight experience over the english channel. What does the twoseater spitfire experience include.
Aug 26, 2016 the origins of the two seat spitfire spitfire flights would not be available to the public today if it wasnt for the creation of the two seat spitfire. Take off from londons biggin hill airport in a two seater spitfire for a thundering twenty minutes. A 30 minute flight experience in the rear seat of a two seater spitfire approximately 20 minutes airborne access to the biggin hill heritage hangar for up to four guests. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading legally mine spitfire book 2. Get up close to one of the most famous british aircraft ever built, the supermarine spitfire. My wife was taking photos and video from the hangar area. Flying is planned for weekends from march to october. Apr 18, 2009 it will be the first time in more than 20 years that a twoseater spitfire has gone under the hammer and it is expected to fetch up to. As it left biggin hill, another two seat spitfire took its place mj627. Most thrilling 50minute spitfire flights over the english.
Origins of the two seat spitfire on the into the blue blog. The supermarine spitfire is a british single seat fighter aircraft that was used by the royal air force and other allied countries before, during, and after world war ii. Get to fufil your dream of flying in a spitfire for a great price and the perfect location. Nicola, there are three more two seaters in the uk i dont know how they are fixed for giving joy rides they. Enjoy the most thrilling spitfire flights with us in boultbee flight academy. Jul 29, 2008 heres one of the other two seat spitfires, with what i believe is known as the grace cockpit conversion. Ultimate warbird flights are the longest standing supplier of spitfire flights, being in operation since 1985. Many variants of the spitfire were built, using several wing configurations, and it was produced in greater numbers than any other british aircraft. We operate two, twoseater spitfires, both of which are lovingly maintained by the aircraft restoration company on site and who both saw action in world war ii.
The aero legends spitfire flight experience is very similar to that offered by go action. A detailed preflight 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 access to the biggin hill heritage hangar for up to four guests. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Legally mine spitfire book 2 kindle edition by french. World war two fighter plane converted to two seater for paying passengers a spitfire which won its spurs over arnhem is being restored to let paying passengers reach for the sky. The book is split into 9 main chapters, each one looking at a different mark of spitfire. Heres one of the other two seat spitfires, with what i believe is known as the grace cockpit conversion. The two seat spitfire page is now enjoyed by over 60,000 other spitfire fans who share their flights, videos and photos. Finding a two seater fighter is not easy but fighter pilot solved the problem. Fly a spitfire biggin hill raf biggin hill the most famous battle of britain fighter base. The supermarine spitfire is a british singleseat fighter aircraft that was used by the royal air force and other allied countries before, during, and after world war ii. This gives you the full spitfire experience with excellent visibility over the famous elliptical wing throughout your spitfire flight.
All proceeds will go to the solent sky museum to help. World war two fighter plane converted to twoseater for paying passengers a spitfire which won its spurs over arnhem is being restored to let paying passengers reach for the sky. Jun 19, 2018 aero legends operates a small fleet of aircraft out of the sywell aerodrome including two, two seater spitfires. A detailed preflight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and inflight safety procedures. My first wish was a spitfire and if not available a p51 mustang. A two seater spitfire flight really is everything you will hope it to be and more. The original irish two seater had the second cockpit raised up from the first in a large bubble canopy. Supermarine spitfire iii by wojtek matusiak, supermarine spitfire by mike spick, spitfire. Now you can fly in a two seater spitfire at duxford. We operate two twoseat spitfires and both have been converted to the vickers supermarine dual control, twoseat design. Book a fly with a spitfire experience aero legends. Duxford is steeped in aviation history as is the surrounding area. If these standard flights do not appeal we can tailor a flight to your requirements. This book is a musthave guide, giving enthusiasts the best possible idea of how to fly the icon that is the spitfire.
Our aim is to make it easy for you to fulfil your dream of flying in a spitfire. We are not a spitfire owner or operator, but we will introduce you to a flight provider who is keen to meet your spitfire flight requirements. It was stored in belgium until 1965, when it was bought and shipped to elstree to be rebuilt by simpson aeroservices ltd. Captain tom, as he is affectionately known, has been offered a flight in one of the companys twoseater spitfires later in the year.
It must be most pilots dream a flight in a spitfire. Fly a spitfire from duxford spitfire flights book your. Most thrilling 50minute spitfire flights over the english channel. Two seater spitfire flight fly in a spitfire with into. Find out how the two seater spitfire came into existence and how you can now fly in this iconic world war two fighter aircraft. I was fitted with a flight jumpsuit and then after a short wait while they prepared the spitfire after the previous flight i was taken to the aircraft. Ix spitfire, original registration mj271, was built in 1943 by vickers supermarine in castle bromwich. This is the first twoseater mk ix spitfire to be offered at public auction for over twenty years. Flying with a spitfire up close is a truly breathtaking thing.
Fly in a twoseater spitfire with into the blue uk aircraft. Whats more, up to eight of your family and friends can view the spitfire flight from a very special location in a pilatus pc12 ng executive aircraft being flown in formation alongside. Aero legends operates a small fleet of aircraft out of the sywell aerodrome including two, twoseater spitfires. As it left biggin hill, another twoseat spitfire took its place mj627. Jan 17, 2017 i was fitted with a flight jumpsuit and then after a short wait while they prepared the spitfire after the previous flight i was taken to the aircraft. Also attached is a picture of the first blenheim after its crash due to a rich mixture cut during a touch and go.
Boultbee flight academy is the worlds first spitfire training school and approved spitfire flight provider flying single set and two seat spitfires. Legally mine spitfire book 2 kindle edition by french, nicole. Spitfire mk ix td314 a merlin 70powered high level fighter. This was the ultimate flight and a dream come true. A 30 or 50 minute flight experience in the rear seat of a t9 two seater spitfire this may not always be the aircraft pv202 featured in our promotion material helmet, flight suit and parachute are provided for the flight. All of our two seat spitfire flights are incredible experiences whether you are a pilot or not. Two seater spitfire flight fly in a spitfire with into the blue. By march 1964 it had been sold again to the cogea of ostend, belgium, as part payment for a single seater. May 25, 2015 flying heritage collection supermarine spitfire mk. Finding a twoseater fighter is not easy but fighter pilot solved the problem. An extensive preflight briefing covering the basics of the aircraft, equiptment used and safety procedure.
Jun 16, 2017 spitfire flights duxford spitfire flights duxford vintage warbird experiences aerial. From sitting in the cockpit of an airworthy example to a passenger ride in a two seater, there are a range of spitfire flights to choose from. Experiences to tour spitfire restoration hangars and sit in the cockpit. Book a spitfire flight experience from the iconic biggin hill airport. You can book a spitfire flight with aerial collective, discover how it feels for real, and create a moment in time youll never forget. Sep 05, 2016 a two seater supermarine spitfire in mid flight on an. The origins of the two seat spitfire spitfire flights would not be available to the public today if it wasnt for the creation of the two seat spitfire. Spitfire flights duxford, now you can fly in a two seater. This flight experience is the most affordable fly in a spitfire option in the uk book now for 2020 flights.
We cant do that at the moment so in the meantime we. After many struggles, the aircraft was eventually fully rebuilt and made a first post restoration flight from bae dunsfold on 230290 now wearing its 412 sqn colours as pv202 vzm. We benefit from a large, two hangar, operation so have now physically separated the hangars and will be operating each one independently with a dedicated 2 seat spitfire, pilot, ground crew, refreshments, briefing room, safety equipment, toilet and hand washing area allocated to you and your guests for the duration of your visit. This is your chance to win a flight in a two seater supermarine spitfire. Thanks to cameron and his p51d i was able to experience the thrills, power and adrenalin of a flight in a mustang. A highly experienced spitfire pilot will guide you through this unforgettable spitfire flying experience. My novel is a world war two naval epic which many people liked a lot.
Captain tom to get spitfire flypast on 100th birthday. This experience makes a fantastic gift for a loved one. Experience the true feel of these fighting machines and flight at five hundred feet, the only thing missing is the bad guys shooting at you. Origins of the two seater spitfire spitfire flights at biggin hill. Our fly in a spitfire experience is a thrilling caa approved ww2 flight experience of a lifetime in a rare twoseater t9 spitfire.
Spitfire flights duxford spitfire flights duxford vintage warbird experiences aerial. Our fly in a spitfire experience is a thrilling caa approved ww2 flight experience of a lifetime in a rare two seater t9 spitfire. Trust joined vips at the unveiling of the new aero legends twoseater spitfire. After receiving a thorough briefing, your 20 minute flight in a spitfire tr9 two seater takes place over the english country side near either sywell or headcorn. Fly a spitfire biggin hill spitfire flights from biggin hill from only. I was introduced to don, the pilot, and he then checked everything while i got into the rear cockpit of the two seater. With that in mind, here at intotheblue we began wondering why the conversion was made in the first place, who were they modified by, and what happened to them when the single seat spitfire. Create a moment you will never forget by booking the ultimate spitfire flight experience online. Fly with a spitfire at fighter pilot adventure flights is australias only way to get up close and personal. We offer spitfire experience flights to nonpilots and spitfire training to pilots. To keep with the theme of the book, it is comprehensively illustrated with pictures of spitfires flying and pilots in spitfires.
Popular supermarine spitfire books goodreads share book. Twoseat spitfire flights the two seat spitfire page. Book an aero legends spitfire flight experience we operate two twoseat spitfires and both have been converted to the vickers supermarine dual control, twoseat design. Flights to fly alongside these magnificent ww2 fighters. We are also the only uk operator of a twoseat, dualcontrol, p51 mustang and the worlds only operator of a twoseat, dualcontrol, me109. May 01, 2018 this is your chance to win a flight in a two seater supermarine spitfire. The spitfire suddenly appears as your wingman, flying within smiling distance. Book a spitfire flight experience biggin hill fly a spitfire. After receiving a thorough briefing, your 20 minute flight in a spitfire tr9 twoseater takes place over the english country side near either sywell or headcorn. Flying with a spitfire can i arrange for a flight in this.
To this day, the sight and sound of the spitfire is like no other. A detailed preflight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and in flight safety procedures. A detailed pre flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and in flight safety procedures. Get ready to relive history with the flight of a lifetime, aboard one of only 53 spitfire airworthy models left in the world. Book a spitfire flight experience biggin hill fly a.
Book a range of experiences including sit in a spitfire, passenger rides in a twoseater or flying alongside this famous aircraft. With this extended flight you will have the chance to see some local military landmarks from the historic to the cutting edge. We operate out of iwm duxford, the optimum airfield for the finest two seater spitfire and vintage warbird flight experiences after your magical spitfire flight out of duxford, you have the rest of the day to enjoy the plane collections and wander around the. A 30 or 50 minute flight experience in the rear seat of a t9 two seater spitfire this may not. Fly in a spitfire the grace spitfire warbird flights. I was introduced to don, the pilot, and he then checked everything while i got into the rear cockpit of the twoseater. We are also the only uk operator of a two seat, dualcontrol, p51 mustang and the worlds only operator of a two seat, dualcontrol, me109. To the best of my knowledge, action stations are unique in offering these flights with a spitfire. Spitfire flight experiences from goodwood aerodrome, uk. To fly in a spitfire is the ultimate bucket list experience, so why compromise.
105 1195 1508 1074 204 546 238 818 1199 357 857 467 1495 808 156 1307 466 892 248 976 1399 933 1450 827 232 1150 284 23 1207 1370 816 964 646 338 368 1096 1193 1373 1085 334 742