Vintage Dragon Rapide Sightseeing Flights from Duxford

What Can I Expect

Buy your tickets for our vintage Dragon Rapide flights from Duxford - sightseeing at its most civilised! We have 20-minute Cambridge tours and 45-minute extended flights taking in Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket for you to choose between.

These magnificent experiences hark back to the dawn of mass air travel, when the de Havilland Dragon Rapide was THE short haul passenger airliner to be seen in during the 1930s. And before the Second World War halted such expansion of scheduled flights, the Rapide was used by many airlines in the UK.

The team in Duxford is incredibly proud to look after and operate two fully restored, fully air worthy Dragon Rapides compliant with current regulations, as there are very, very few still licensed to fly with passengers.

With just eight seats onboard, (and each with way more leg room than you get in economy class these days!) every passenger is next to a window, so you will be able to get a good look out through the silver-coloured wings and struts.

These Rapide pleasure flights over Cambridge and Cambridgeshire take off from Duxford Airfield. The flight itineraries boast everything from aerial views of the breathtaking spires and Cambridge’s famous colleges, to following the River Cam and flying over the Fens.

After your flight, you will be able to buy souvenirs and have plenty of time to take photos. Your package also includes entrance to IWM Duxford on site, so you can have a full day immersed in aviation history at its best, courtesy of these amazing Dragon Rapide flights out of Duxford.

When Is It Available

• Flights take place on weekends and most Wednesdays from March to October
• All flights are weather dependent and therefore subject to suitable flying conditions
• If a flight has to be cancelled it will be rebooked for an alternative date, which must be within 12 months of the cancellation date.

Suitable For

• Maximum weight limit is strictly 18 stone (115kg)
• This activity is suitable for all ages
• Passengers will need to be able to climb a couple of steps to get into the vintage aircraft
• Flat shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come and watch take off and landing however it is necessary to enter IWM Duxford to watch 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 is a restaurant and Cafe on site providing food and refreshments

Anything Else

• The flights are in the minutes shown chock to chock (aircraft brakes off to brakes on)