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- Guided tour Biggin Hill's Heritage Hangar
- Meet the restoration team & ask questions
- Get up close to Spitfires & Hurricanes
- Seen on CH4's 'Inside The Spitfire Factory'
Price
£ 49.00- £ 49.00
- What's Included
- What Can I Expect
- When Is It Available
- Location Map
- Suitable For
- Spectators
- Anything Else
What's Included
- A tour of the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar as seen on TV's 'Inside the Spitfire Factory'
- See Spitfire restoration projects at various stages of completion
- View the airworthy aircraft, usually including Spitfire, Hurricane, Harvard, Cub
- Currently there are 14 Spitfires, 3 Hurricanes, Messerschmitt 109, Harvard and Cub aircraft to view
- Observe skilled engineers using traditional techniques and tools to restore the aircraft
- Tours are led by a knowledgeable guide who will explain the history of each aircraft and answer any questions
- Opportunity to take photographs of most aircraft
- A collection of vintage cars, motorcycles are also on show
- You will form part of a small group for this experience (generally 10 per guide)
- Please allow approximately an hour and a half for this experience
What Can I Expect
If you're a fan of these classic aircraft (and let's face it, who isn't?) a Spitfire Tour is a dream come true. These very special guided tours give you access to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, which is home to a resplendent collection of Spitfires and other vintage warbirds.
What makes this Spitfire tour unique is that it's a private visit, as the hangar isn't open to the general public. This is your chance to have a good look around the Spitfire factory, witness the everyday goings on, see how the talented team works and generally feel rather emotional and overawed by the whole thing (as we were when we went!).
You'll be met by one of the Spitfire team on arrival and shown through reception. Somewhat innocuous from the outside, this factory at Biggin Hill is a true treasure trove for aviation fans. As soon as the door from the office area to the main hangar is opened, your breath will be taken away.
It all feels so much more alive than your usual aircraft museum. This is the Spitfire Factory and it's where all the meticulous restoration work is done. It's also where many of the planes are housed after they've been certified airworthy and also where other privately-owned examples of Spitfires are hangared.
You can get properly up close to these aircraft (so much so that you can catch a whiff of that distinctive smell of leather and oil!). As it is a working environment, you will be accompanied on your Spitfire tour for your own safety - and your host will explain everything there is to know about these majestic winged residents.
If you're looking for an aviation-themed present for that very special person, buying them a Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar Spitfire tour where every visitor gets to see the wonderful work this very discrete aviation restoration company does is a fabulous choice.
When Is It Available
- Weekdays and weekends throughout the year
- Tours generally start at either 10:00 or 12:00
- Dates and session times are subject to availability
Location
- Biggin Hill Airport, Kent
Suitable For
- The tours are suitable for all ages however under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult
- One child under 12 years may accompany a paying adult on the tour but the tour is not recommended for young children
- All guests must hold a valid voucher
Spectators
- All visitors to the hangar must be voucher holders and additional guests are not permitted
Anything Else
- There are toilets on site
- Tea, coffee and snacks are available to purchase
- Sorry no pets allowed
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