Go for a fly alongside a Hurricane! This experience is all about nostalgia in the air and with the classic Hurricane plane, it doesn't get much more nostalgic than that. The Hurricane was the first monoplane fighter in the Royal Air Force and had a very prominent role in the Battle of Britain.

Your Hurricane taster will see you heading up over the Kent skies in a helicopter.  As you get settled and enjoy your bird's eye view of the countryside, keep your ears open for the unmistakable sound of the Merlin engine powered Hurricane. Suddenly she'll be there. This marvellous flying machine will zoom in right up close to you. So close you'll be able to see clearly into the cockpit.

Flying alongside you for around five minutes as part of your 10 minute flight, the Hurricane will pass along each side of the helicopter so you all get to benefit from the fabulous photo opportunities. The Hurricane being flown is housed in hangar three of the air museum at Duxford and is flying in her traditional Battle of Britain colours under the registration HA-C.

Often taking part in air displays, being able to fly alongside this Hurricane gives you privileged access to plane you'd only normally get to see in the hangar or from the ground as she flies overhead. Just make sure you've got your cameras at the ready to capture these great aerial moments forever.

Fly alongside a Hurricane on a helicopter flight lasting approximately 10 minutes. The Hurricane will fly in formation on both sides of the aircraft giving excellent close up views and photo opportunities. Flights begin with a short flight briefing. You will be flying alongside the Z5140 Hurricane from the Historic Aircraft Collection.


Selected dates are scheduled for June and September 2012.


Flights depart from helipads in East Kent.  Sites such as Hythe, Lydd, Rochester and Manston are used subject to the current location of the aircraft.


There are no age restrictions. The maximum passenger weight for the helicopter is 95kg (210lbs). Guests will fly in a six seater helicopter for the experience. At no point do guests fly in the Hurricane. You may be able to reserve the front seat alongside the pilot for an additional fee (payable upon booking and subject to availability).


Friends and family are welcome to watch the helicopter flight and may get the chance to see part of the Hurricane flight. For departures from Manston the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum (free entry) Manston also has its own museum housing a wide range of aircraft and memorabilia (Admission charges apply). A visit to both museums will make a superb addition to your day. The memorial museum has a cafeteria offering hot and cold meals and drinks.