A 'Sit in a Mustang' Experience at Biggin Hill

What Can I Expect

Sit in a Mustang! This is your chance to climb into the cockpit of a very special WW2 P-51D Mustang fighter at the renowned Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in Kent - and enjoy a tour of the hangar too. 

You’ll be meeting "Moonbeam McSwine". Named in homage to American triple flying ace Captain William T. Whisner, this P-51 was built by North American Aviation in 1944.

Now fully-restored and fully-airworthy as a two-seater Mustang, ‘Moonbeam McSwine’ is a resplendent sight flying the skies over Kent alongside Spitfires and Hurricanes once again, having played an active role in the Second World War.

A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the aircraft's incredible history and the unique stories behind ‘Moonbeam McSwine’. You’ll learn about the controls and the engineering that made the Mustang a formidable long-range escort fighter.

Of course, the highlight of your experience is the moment you climb onto the wing and into the Mustang’s cockpit. Gripping the controls, you can imagine exactly what it was like for WWII pilots preparing for a mission.

There are plenty of opportunities to capture stunning photos both inside and alongside the aircraft. The polished-aluminium finish and iconic blue nose make "Moonbeam McSwine" a truly photogenic star.

This Sit in a Mustang experience offers a rare insight into the power and precision of this very special Mustang ‘Moonbeam McSwine’. It is a deeply personal and evocative way to connect with wartime aviation history.

When Is It Available

• This experience is available on selected weekdays and weekends throughout the year
• Sessions generally start at 11:00 or 13:00
• Spaces are limited so please book in advance

Suitable For

• Minimum age 18
• Maximum weight 17 Stone (108kg)
• Participants must be physically agile enough to climb into the cockpit
• The cockpit is 55cm wide with a 46cm access door
• Access to the aircraft will be one at a time
• Staff will be on hand at all times to assist guests in and out of the aircraft
• Leather soled shoes are not suitable as they may slip on the wing, trainers or rubber soled shoes are ideal
• Regular 'Hangar Tour' cannot be combined with a Sit in a Mustang activities as these are run at different times and the tour content and duration is different

Spectators

• Only voucher holders are permitted on-site for this experience; additional spectators cannot be accommodated

Anything Else

• The supplier reserves the right to reduce the overall event duration should guest numbers be low
• Tea, coffee and snack are available to purchase
• Please note that the type of aircraft housed in the hangar can change and aircraft are subject to maintenance and display commitments
• At no point do you fly in or with the Mustang