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Harvard and Spitfire Experience in Duxford

Prepare for a breathtaking aerial adventure like no other with the Harvard and Spitfire experience from the iconic Duxford Airfield. This is your chance to command a T6 Harvard, a beloved training aircraft from the Second World War, while it gracefully dances among the clouds alongside the renowned Spitfire.

As you take to the skies, you'll not only get a taste of what it feels like to pilot this historic aircraft, but you'll also witness the stunning beauty of Duxford from above. The thrill amplifies as you find yourself flying in formation with a real Spitfire, a plane celebrated for its role in protecting the skies during the Battle of Britain. Together, these vintage warbirds create a visual spectacle that transports you back to a pivotal moment in history.

The experienced instructors will guide you throughout the flight, ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident at the controls. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or simply seeking the thrill of a lifetime, this experience promises to deliver unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on this remarkable opportunity to pilot a piece of history. Book your extraordinary flight today!

What's Included

Flying in a Harvard in formation with a Spitfire:

  • Welcome with tea and coffee in the original pilot briefing room at the 1940's control tower with views across the airfield
  • Pre-flight briefing from your instructor and a walk around of the Harvard T6 that you'll be flying in
  • A flight experience in the T6 Harvard where your pilot will demonstrate the controls and then give you the chance to take control yourself
  • During the flight you'll join in formation with a Mk IX Spitfire and then chase across the skies above Duxford
  • Listen in on the inflight radio communications between both pilots and air traffic control
  • Whole day access to the 300 acre IWM Duxford site with a private guided tour of the historic and rare aviation collection
  • Souvenir photograph alongside the Spitfire
  • The Harvard flight duration is 30 minutes in total during which you'll be joined by the Spitfire for approximately 15 minutes (All flight times are 'chock to chock')
  • Allow three hours for this experience, plus the rest of the day to view the museum
  • Aerobatics are subject to weather conditions on the day
  • Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into the Blue 

When Is It Available

• Weekends and selected weekdays from mid-March through to mid-November
• All flights are weather dependent but don't worry if your flight is cancelled you can rebook for a convenient time

Location

• IWM Duxford, Cambridgeshire
• The venue is just off the M11 making it easily accessible from London

Suitable For

• Maximum weight 18 stone
• Minimum age 16, maximum age 80
• You must be agile enough to step up onto the wing and climb into the cockpit

Spectators

• You are welcome to bring friends and family along however they will need to enter the museum to view the flight
• Entry to IWM Duxford is compulsory for participants and accompanying guests. Guests will enjoy half price entry to the site, children under 5 go free
• There are a number of cafe's on site

Anything Else

• Voucher holders also get free entry to IWM Duxford with discounted entrance for accompanying friends and family
• A visit to Duxford is a day out in itself so leave plenty of time to look around
Harvard and Spitfire Experience in Duxford

  • Flights in a WW2 Harvard from Duxford
  • Fly in formation with a Spitfire
  • The chance to actually fly the Harvard 
  • A guided tour of IWM Duxford 

£1,395.00

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