Apr 22, 2008 griffon spitfire aces is a great look for the fans of ww2era aircraft and aerial combat. Up until this point people have only been allowed to fly alongside a spitfire due to uk regulations. The spitfire team were all excellent and made my experience all the more enjoyable. Originally designed as a singleseat fighter aircraft, some spitfires have been converted to twoseaters. The grace spitfire was built in 1944 and was involved in 176 operations during world war ii in the service of new zealand, belgian, polish, norwegian and free french raf squadrons. Boultbee flight academy offer two seat spitfire flights from only. Spitfire revisited an enthusiasts guide to modelleling the. Fly in a spitfire over the english channel red letter days. Imperial war museum, duxford, cambridgeshire experience details.
Two seater spitfire flight fly in a spitfire with into the blue. Home general experiences the origins of the two seat spitfire. Fly a spitfire from duxford spitfire flights book your experience. Iwm duxford could be described as the mecca of vintage aviation.
This years spitfire flight dates now on the website. Flying with a spitfire can i arrange for a flight in this. We offer spitfire experience flights to nonpilots and spitfire training to pilots. Aug 26, 2016 one of the first two seat spitfires to offer the public a chance to experience this incredible ride was ml407 nowadays known as the grace spitfire. A flight in the iconic spitfire is a truly unique experience and a day that you will never forget. I can tell you that there is a two seater spitfire that can take passenger flights at the ardmore airfield in auckland, new zealand if you wish to make the trip.
A highly experienced spitfire pilot will guide you through this unforgettable spitfire flying experience. Heres one of the other two seat spitfires, with what i believe is known as the grace cockpit conversion. It is in service and available at the rate of nzd 3. This flight experience is the most affordable fly in a spitfire option in the uk book now for 2020 flights. Flying with a spitfire can i arrange for a flight in. This years spitfire flight dates now on the website the. After the war it was converted to a two seater for the irish air corps but is now. From this it has grown to the point where it has now a whole squadrons worth and completed its sixth airworthy example. 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 keep the original line of the spitfire. The battle of britain took place between 10 july and 31 october 1940. Jan 02, 2015 the spitfire mark lf ix tr mark 9 shot down a messerschmitt me109 in a dogfight over holland in september 1944. Twoseat spitfire flights the two seat spitfire page. Spitfire restoration about biggin hill heritage hangar.
Two seater spitfire flight fly in a spitfire with into. The biography is a celebration of a great british invention, of the men and women who flew it and supported its development, and of the industry that manufactured both the aircraft and the rollsroyce engines that powered it. Let us know your details and we will find you the best flight for you. It was found as a wreck in south africa, but after five years of restoration work it is airworthy again and expected to fetch. It is also about a boy who wished he could have been a second world war fighter pilot and who was later able. Learn to fly a spitfire like a world war ii pilot bt. 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. During the battle of britain, though substantially out numbered by the rafs other first line fighter, the hawker hurricane, the spit was regarded by friend and foe alike as the most deadly plane in the skies. Nicola, there are three more two seaters in the uk i dont know how they are fixed for giving joy rides they are owned by historic flying at duxford, anthony hodgson dragon flight in north wales, and maurice bayliss which i thik is. This gives you the full spitfire experience with excellent visibility over the famous elliptical wing throughout your spitfire flight. The original irish two seater had the second cockpit raised up from the first in a large bubble canopy.
Here you will find books and collectables from the early pioneering days of the wright brothers, through the two world wars to the incredible exploits of the test pilots of the post war era and the space race. Well thats all changed with this brand new spitfire experience from into the blue. This gives you the exclusive opportunity to fly in close formation with the spitfire te392 and capture her majesty and grace in the air from our passenger aircraft. This mark 9 spitfire was originally converted by the vickersarmstrong company, before being sold to the irish air corps. Flight in 2 seater spitfire good evening all, hope everyones had a good day fantastic weather my husband and is 10th wedding anniversary is coming up next year, and weve been through an awful lot. Spitfire revisited an enthusiasts guide to modelleling. Book a spitfire flight experience from the iconic biggin hill airport. Hear the rollsroyce merlin engine roar into life as you prepare to take to.
The first two seat spitfire to offer flights was ml407 better known as the grace spitfire. New book on the spitfire released general aviation news. This new book celebrates one of historys most important weapons. We also offer flights in the only twin seat, dual control, p51 mustang and me109 in europe. Spitfire books offers a superb selection of books and flying memorabilia signed by some of the most distinguished pilots in aviation history. Take off from londons biggin hill airport in a two seater spitfire for a thundering twenty minutes. If ever there was an icon of the raf in wwii, it would have to be the spitfire mk v. Origins of the two seat spitfire on the into the blue blog. This will be combined with joy flights and exhibitions of other classic planes. Originally used by the raf to train second world war pilots, there are just eight of these stunning twoseater aircraft left operational in the world. Bonhams is delighted to be able to offer here this fully restored twoseater vickerssupermarine mk ix spitfire aircraft.
For the first time in uk history, experience the unique thrill of a breathtaking passenger flight in a spitfire tr9. The vickers supermarine spitfire, together with its partner the hawker hurricane, saved britain from nazi invasion in the summer of 1940 and changed the course of the second world war. On both experiences you will have a very full itinerary for the day. Now you can fly in a two seater spitfire at duxford.
Our fly in a spitfire experience is a thrilling caa approved ww2 flight experience of a lifetime in a rare two seater t9 spitfire. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The caption says that it was a unique twoseat trainer, painted yellow and sold to persia. Create a moment you will never forget by booking the ultimate spitfire flight experience online. Supermarine spitfire iii by wojtek matusiak, supermarine spitfire by mike spick, spitfire. Subtle differences between the marks are modelled, including four separate styles of throttle quadrant, landing gear controls and other equipment. Being able to control the aircraft was a unexpected bonus and the loop and victory roll an experience of a lifetime. The academy is the worlds authority on spitfire flying. Book a spitfire flight experience biggin hill fly a spitfire.
Also attached is a picture of the first blenheim after its crash due to a rich mixture cut during a touch and go. Get to fufil your dream of flying in a spitfire for a great price and the perfect location. The supermarine spitfire, to give it its full title, is the british fighter plane that was responsible for so many allied victories during the second world war and although over 20,000 of these machines were manufactured and put into service, there remain a mere handful around 50 planes airworthy and capable of leaving the ground. Legally mine spitfire book 2 kindle edition by french. Restored to flying condition over 5 years by nick grace, it was all too tragic. Justflight spitfire for fs2002fs2004cfs2cfs3 by andrew herd 15 may 2005 nce upon a time, you didnt get to see so many spitfires for flight simulator, now, with the release of justflights new dvd boxed set, we are spoiled for choice and when i say spoiled, i mean really spoiled.
A quick count reveals fourteen different marks, ranging. Book your flight with a spitfire and create the most memorable flying experience. Fly a spitfire biggin hill spitfire flights from biggin. Legally mine spitfire book 2 kindle edition by french, nicole. Experiences to tour spitfire restoration hangars and sit in the cockpit. Martin phillips spitfire last aircraft at filton rebuilt by aerial museums john hart december 2012 duration. All of our two seat spitfire flights are incredible experiences whether you are a pilot or not. Spitfire flight experience uk experience days from alasdair. Fly a spitfire over the white cliffs on the south coast of the england, uk. Spitfire bonneville motorbike along with a flight in an iconic spitfire two seater. Apr, 2009 a completely rebuilt world war ii spitfire, one of only six twoseater versions of the plane in the world, is up for auction. The supermarine spitfire fighter is arguably the most famous combat aircraft of all time. Supermarine spitfire mk ii pilots manual download it here. With nearly 6,500 having been produced and having been flown by pilots from nearly every combatant in the war, the mk v would have to be one of the most easily recognizable and well known aircraft of the war.
Flights to fly alongside these magnificent ww2 fighters. To save the plane from being turned into scrap, it was converted from a singleseat to a twoseat configuration by supermarine of southampton in 1950 for the irish. Boultbee flight academy two seat spitfire flights from west. You can book a spitfire flight with aerial collective, discover how it feels for real, and create a moment in time youll never forget. A completely rebuilt world war ii spitfire, one of only six twoseater versions of the plane in the world, is up for auction.
Our full range of spitfire flights and experiences. The supermarine spitfire first flew in 1936 and was the only allied fighter produced throughout world war ii being used until the 1950s. Boultbee flight academy was established in 2010 and was the worlds first spitfire training school and approved spitfire flight provider flying single seat and two seat spitfires. The twoseat spitfire page is now enjoyed by over 60,000 other spitfire fans who share their flights, videos and photos. 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. If you insist on taking control of a world war ii fighter, a company in florida, usa offers customisation flights on converted twoseater p51 mustangs. 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. Fly a spitfire biggin hill raf biggin hill the most famous battle of britain fighter base. Among the highflying exhibits will be mr scoffells own twoseater spitfire mk.
Fly alongside a true icon of the skies, the supermarine spitfire a type famed for its role in the battle of britain during 1940. Spitfire flight maidenhead heritage centre, maidenhead. Again, its great, but not a spitfire, and if youre not living in the us, its rather far away. Two german junkers ju 88 bombers were shot down into the forth by the scottish spitfire squadrons. Fly a spitfire from duxford spitfire flights book your. Log into facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. This unique opportunity to fly with a spitfire along the white cliffs of dover will give you an experience you will treasure forever. Peter chen, world war ii database april 2008 this book details those aces in the usual osprey manner, with lots of personal accounts to go along with the chronological history. Origins of the two seater spitfire spitfire flights at.
Griffon spitfire aces is a great look for the fans of ww2era aircraft and aerial combat. Very informative, very helpful staff and you get the chance to fly a spitfire simulator. The article also mentions a hurricane that had a jettisonable upper wing that was towed by a lancaster and flew piggyback on top of a b 24 liberator. Fly in a spitfire the grace spitfire warbird flights. We normally only have one copy of each item so please email or telephone to confirm availability. Well thats all changed and now the caa have allowed boultbee the ability to have anyone as a passenger in the back of a two seater original spitfire, obviously for a considerable fee. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading legally mine spitfire book 2. Originally used by the raf to train second world war pilots, there are just eight of these stunning two seater aircraft left operational in the world. Youll notice that spitfire flights are advertised at a few hundred pounds rather than the thousands of my recommended experience. I am a little younger than you but also wish to take a ride of a lifetime in a spitfire. Taking off from headcorn airfield in kent, formerly raf lashenden and home to a spitfire squadron in 1943, you will fly with a spitfire as you go on one of two tours which take you to capelleferne or the white cliffs. Originally designed as a singleseat fighter aircraft, some spitfires have been converted to two seaters.
Jul 29, 2008 heres one of the other two seat spitfires, with what i believe is known as the grace cockpit conversion. Following changes in the caa civil aviation authority rules these biggin hill spitfire flights mean the impossible is now possible, thanks to this very special t9 spitfire that will be operating tandem flights from this legendary airport that was one of the principal fighter bases in the battle of britain. Spitfire includes 39 aircraft spanning 14 different marks of supermarines legendary fighter. Learn to fly a spitfire like a world war ii pilot chichester flight school says the chance to fly in a battle of britain plane will keep the iconic aircraft operational for years to come. The heritage hangar was founded in early 2011 to house the activities of the spitfire company biggin hill limited, with the purpose of restoring a single spitfire. Take to the skies with the legendary mk vb supermarine spitfire, an iconic aircraft that played a decisive role in securing british air superiority during the second world war.
After the war it was converted to a twoseater for the irish air corps but is. Spitfire ia x4650 flew again following rebuild on 9th march at biggin hill. Bbc the grace spitfire ready to fly at bentwaters airshow. Its just the two of you in the plane, you and the pilot, so youll get preferential treatment and one on one guidance from your experienced flyer pilot. Bonhams is delighted to be able to offer here this fully restored two seater vickerssupermarine mk ix spitfire aircraft.
The aircraft you will see and get up close to is the spitfire mh343 mk ixb, she now flies under her code name zdb and youll hear all about her colourful flying life from when she was built by vickers in 1943, to her preservation at the imperial war. Our fly in a spitfire experience is a thrilling caa approved ww2 flight experience of a lifetime in a rare twoseater t9 spitfire. Weve all seen two seater spitfires but this is the first time ive seen a two seater hurricane. 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. Sep 05, 2016 martin phillips spitfire last aircraft at filton rebuilt by aerial museums john hart december 2012 duration. It is in fact the second of these iconic world war two spitfires which we have been privileged to offer for sale by auction within just seven months. We operate two twoseat spitfires and both have been converted to the vickers supermarine dual control.
Fly a spitfire biggin hill spitfire flights from biggin hill from only. It was wonderful that our family, who had made a long journey that day, were able to join us and enjoy the whole experience. Good evening all, hope everyones had a good day fantastic weather. Supermarine spitfire the legendary supermarine spitfire, probably the most popular british aircraft. The most famous and charismatic fighter aircraft of all time takes command of the simulated skies in a definitive spitfire expansion spitfire contains 40 aircraft that span 14 different marks of supermarines legendary fighter. The spitfire mark lf ix tr mark 9 shot down a messerschmitt me109 in a dogfight over holland in september 1944. Here you will find books and collectables from the early pioneering days of the wright brothers, through the two world wars to the incredible exploits of the test pilots of the post war era and the space. Among the highflying exhibits will be mr scoffells own two seater spitfire mk. Spitfire flight experience uk experience days from. Read new book from the story spitfire by abbeyyoung101 abbey young with 876 reads. For the first time ever you can now book a passenger flight in a spitfire tr9. Spitfire flight experience fly with a spitfire spitfire. Book a spitfire flight experience biggin hill fly a. The royal air force had nearly 2,000 aircraft of which around 370 were spitfires.
In 2005, aeroplane heaven was comissioned by spitfire restoration specialists, historic flying limted, to produce a simulation of their mk9t twoseat spitifre for training purposes. Built in 1918 as a training base for the newly formed royal air force raf duxford has had a long and exciting history as a training station between the wars and as a fighter station for both the raf and the american air force in world war two. This part of ww2 is not well known but the heroism of those who took part many women is quite awe inspiring apparently amy johnson was killed whilst carrying out her duties. The mark ii version featured in this pilots manual started to reach raf squadrons in september. But what price do you pay to have an incredibly rare opportunity to fly in the back of this beast over the english channel completing a victory role, something i. Trust joined vips at the unveiling of the new aero legends twoseater spitfire.