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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
What Can I Expect
A Harvard and Spitfire experience from Duxford - a fantastic aerial meeting of WW2 warbirds! This unique experience gives you a flight in a Harvard from historic Duxford Airfield with a very special mission: to fly in formation with a Spitfire.
As soon as you arrive on site you will be plunged into the world of wartime aviation. The whole set up at Duxford is incredible. Even the pre-flight briefing takes place in the original wartime control tower, giving you superb views across the runways and the aprons.
Now it's time to meet the magnificent Harvard. Built under licence by Noorduyn Aviation in 1943, this Harvard has enjoyed a colourful flying history as FE992, with stints in the RCAF, Sweden, Norway and even Lebanon. Her civilian days as G-BDAM saw her taking a starring role in hundreds of air shows between 1985 and 2001 as one part of a Harvard duo wowing crowds everywhere they went.
During your flight you will get the chance to take control of this graceful warbird, as your experience is treated as a lesson, not just a sightseeing sojourn.
Having said that, you'll soon realise you're not alone in the air. That incredible Merlin engine roar will have you craning your neck to see where the Spitfire is. As she comes into your sights, all eyes will be on her. Take in the air-to-air view of this wonderful old war girl, after all it's not every day you're up in one great warbird flying alongside another great one is it
After flying formation for several delicious minutes, you peel off and head back to base. As your Harvard warbird flight comes to an end you'll be able to reflect on the whole amazing experience. Not for too long though, as you've got a guided private tour of the IWM Duxford next, with your host showing you around and explaining some of the 200-plus aircraft to you over the 300 acre-site.
We think this Harvard and Spitfire experience at Duxford is a wonderful day for anyone interested in wartime aviation.
When Is It Available
• All flights are weather dependent but don't worry if your flight is cancelled you can rebook for a convenient time
Location
• The venue is just off the M11 making it easily accessible from London
Suitable For
• Minimum age 16, maximum age 80
• You must be agile enough to step up onto the wing and climb into the cockpit
Spectators
• 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
• A visit to Duxford is a day out in itself so leave plenty of time to look around
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