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Ultimate Wing to Wing Experience

Duxford
REF: CWSSFD
Rated Based On 43 Reviews

• Our most comprehensive Spitfire experiences
• Fly alongside a rare Mk1a Spitfire
• Meet the Spitfire pilot & ask questions
• Lots more extras included - this is the ultimate!
 
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What's Included

'Wing Commander' Package
  • Introduction and safety briefing
  • Fly wing to wing with the spitfire in a 1940s de Havilland Dragon Rapide
  • Champagne toast after your flight
  • Take a close up ground viewing of the spitfire and rapide with the opportunity to photograph them
  • Pose for a professional photograph of you beside the spitfire
  • Meet the pilots to find out more about these historic aircraft
  • Lunch voucher for lunch at The Workshop
  • View the IWM Duxford's historic and rare aviation collection
  • Flight time in the rapide is approx 30 minutes with the spitfire flying alongside for approx 15 minutes. All quoted flight times are chock to chock
  • Allow four hours for this experience, plus time to view the rest of the museum
  • Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue
'Air Commodore' Package
The ultimate wing to wing Spitfire package which includes all the content of the Wing Commander package, plus:
  • Private guided tour of the Battle of Britain exhibition
  • 20 min Flight in a Tiger Moth and the opportunity to take the controls
  • Loan of leather helmet, jacket and goggles for the flight
  • Signed logbook style record of your flight
  • Personal DVD of your Tiger Moth flight
  • Professional photo of you inside the Tiger Moth
  • Free entry to all public areas of IWM Duxford
  • Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into The Blue

What Can I Expect

Greet the pilots, meet the plane and fly with her on these luxury Spitfire flying packages! These aviation experiences are at IWM Duxford in Cambridgeshire - an important location for any aviation fan, especially those with a passion for World War Two aircraft. 

On both the ‘Wing Commander' and the ‘Air Commodore' experiences, you will have a very full itinerary for the day.

The aircraft you will see and get up close to will most probably be N3200, a Mk1a Spitfire that was first delivered to this very airfield in April 1940, when she was placed with No 19 Squadron at RAF Duxford.

Spitfire N3200 flew only one mission, leading the charge to protect the Allied Forces during the 'Operation Dynamo' evacuation. Shot down over Calais, N3200 languished in a sandy grave at Sangatte, until she was discovered and recovered in 1986. Gloriously restored, she is now a magnificent sight flying in the air above her original home.

And of course, flying beside N320 is the main highlight of these superb packages. As you're flying in the Rapide, you'll suddenly hear the unmistakable sound of that glorious Merlin engine. And then she comes into view. This wonderful Second World War Spitfire is flying directly level with you. Simply magnificent.

Once you've landed, the Spitfire flying may have ended, but the fun continues with a Champagne reception and ground tour of the Spitfire and the Dragon Rapide. With the pilots in attendance, you can ask questions and find out what it's like to pilot these incredible vintage planes.

You are also welcome to take photos during the tour, giving you a once in a lifetime chance to get some impressive close ups. You will also pose for a professional photograph of yourself next to the Spitfire, which is included in your package. You will then head for a tasty lunch at the airfield restaurant, after which you are free to explore the IWM Duxford.

If you go for the Air Commodore version of these Spitfire flying experiences, your extras include a flight over Duxford in a lovely vintage Tiger Moth and the added bonus of a guided tour around the Battle of Britain exhibition. You also get a signed logbook and photo too.

These Spitfire flying days at the very fine IWM Duxford are truly outstanding experiences for those who are passionate about aviation.

And if you love your Spitfires and Dakotas, why not become a member of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight club to help keep these wonderful warbirds flying?

Availability

• Flights take place on one selected weekend each month from April through to October
• All flights are weather dependent but don't worry if your flight is cancelled you can re-book 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
• Under 16s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
• You may be in a small group of up to 8 people

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's a cafe 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

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Average Rating: 5
Total Reviews: 43

Find out what other customers think of the experience

Reviews

  based on 42 reviews

Rating: 5 stars
Mark Harris
Did not feel the best during the flight in the old 8 seater plane, by the time the spitfire came cl...
Rating: 5 stars
Adrian Grady
Actual flight experience was excellent but the Duxford Dash event on the same day resulted in some ...
Rating: 5 stars
Paul
A fund day out with great people and well organised. I don't know the costs because it was a prese...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter C
A brilliant day all round for both myself and my family who came along to observe. The staff on the...
Rating: 5 stars
Trevor
Absolutely memorable day! Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Attrill
I had a brilliant day! The staff were all very welcoming and helpful, making the whole experience g...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter
Great day out both for me as participant and for friends and family as observers. IWM Duxford is a ...
Rating: 5 stars
John Bastock
Fabulous experience.
Rating: 5 stars
Graham Jones
Great day. Thank you
Rating: 5 stars
Kevin Tallett
An excellent experience and friendly helpful team. I would highly recommend this to anyone. The Win...
Rating: 5 stars
Ian Ellis
Absolutely brilliant experience. All was just as promised. Wing tip to wing tip with a Spitfire. ...
Rating: 5 stars
Phillip smith
Excellent day, all went according to plan, courteous staff, glass of champagne, good lunch and prof...
Rating: 5 stars
Chris Walker
Excellent ! The Classic Wings people were excellent in how they organised everything on the day. Th...
Rating: 5 stars
Casey Collins
Well planned day, great experience, factually interesting and some great Spitfire close up pictures...
Rating: 5 stars
Paula
Excellent from start to finish. Had so much fun. I've no words to describe the moment when the spit...
Rating: 5 stars
Barry Groves
I thought the whole experience was magical. I was lucky as we were delayed bt flew, the flights beh...
Rating: 5 stars
DPM
The components of this experience are very special. I had lots of time flying the Tiger Moth which ...
Rating: 5 stars
Neal Stimpson
A really excellent and magical experience seeing the Spitfire in its natural environment! I feel r...
Rating: 5 stars
Daryl roots
Fantastic day. Epic!!
Rating: 5 stars
Craig lawson
Absolutely fantastic! The elements conspired against us and couldn't quite finish the full experien...
Rating: 5 stars
Stuart McKechnie
I enjoyed the experience, all concerned were very friendly. I would give a special thank you to the...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael Gagg
Amazing experience and loved every minute of it. Thank you so much for a great time.
Rating: 5 stars
Eddie Griffiths
Well organised, friendly and relaxed. A great flying experience at a great location. Many thanks.
Rating: 5 stars
Les Wrighton
1st class experience in a 1st class location and 1st class staff.
Rating: 5 stars
Richard
Fantastic experience - a wonderful day
Rating: 5 stars
John Millington
After the flight was rather flat as the lunch was a fair scrum.I feel that it should be made more s...
Rating: 5 stars
mike leech
Great exprience in what was a well organised and friendly event. Would only comment that the guests...
Rating: 5 stars
Patrick Lane
Best Birthday present ever. Well organised, friendly and a superb experience. Would highly recommen...
Rating: 5 stars
Simon Hamill
Fabulous experience, every bit as exciting as you would imagine. Everything well planned and all st...
Rating: 5 stars
Peter Rose
Naturally good weather helps but, the event was very well organised, ran extremely smoothly, and wa...
Rating: 5 stars
Robert Pepper
This was a great experience and well organised by very friendly and helpful staff. Flying alongside...
Rating: 5 stars
Roger Buhlman
I had a fantastic day at Duxford. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Nothing seemed to muc...
Rating: 5 stars
Gerald Sheap
Thank you for a wonderful day, The best birthday I've had in 84 years, it fore filled one of the th...
Rating: 5 stars
Michael Pedersen
I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day, the spitfire flight was Awesome.
Rating: 5 stars
David Crabtree
Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and the flight with the spitfire was fantastic
Rating: 5 stars
Andrew Bridgeman
It lived up to my expectations in full. Duxford is the ideal location for such an experience becaus...
Rating: 5 stars
David Scott
A brilliant day, great staff and wonderfull Aircraft in a great location. Loved every minute of it.
Rating: 5 stars
Paul Daykin
Superb, this event was chosen for me and fullfilled all my expectations and more. All the people I ...
Rating: 5 stars
Malcolm Martin
I arrived at Duxford just as the gates opened at 10am and just as the rain drops started to fall; a...
Rating: 5 stars
Richard Cunningham
Fantastic experience. Thoroughly enjoyed the day. One minor point is that i sat in the front seat ...
Rating: 5 stars
Ruth Shuttleworth
Booking process was a bit scary, making sure all was sorted beforehand. Can’t think how the expe...
Rating: 5 stars
Nick
A well organised event, easy relaxed atmosphere, epic aircraft, a very memorable day !