The Spitfire Sortie!
Experience the remarkable sight of a Spitfire wheeling around, as you fly along the White Cliffs of Dover.
Your experience starts at Walletts Court, a luxury hotel set in the rolling fields behind the White Cliffs of Dover, and in view of the Foreland Lighthouse.
For your enjoyment we have organised a number of private air displays performed by the Spitfire, whilst you are comfortably seated in the luxurious cabin of one of our executive helicopters.
Photographs courtesy of StuartAdams Historic Aircraft Collection Ltd.As the helicopter climbs away from the lawn, the Spitfire wheels into view, and we synchronise our flight into the aerobatic display that we have choreographed especially for the occasion. Enjoy the spectacle of this magnificent aircraft performing a private display – just for us. During these flying sequences, you’ll be able to take advantage of the panoramic views from the helicopter, and photograph the Spitfire manoeuvring around us.
Photographs courtesy of StuartAdams Historic Aircraft Collection Ltd.You will see the Spitfire in a way that has never been presented to the public before. Using the helicopter as an aerial viewing platform, the Spitfire will fly around, below and above us – you will be thrilled to experience this sensational 360°display, carried out with the magnificent back drop of the white cliffs of the Kent coast, the English Channel below, and views over to France - only 10 minutes flying time away!
Photographs courtesy of StuartAdams Historic Aircraft Collection Ltd.With a little imagination, you will experience what it must have been like to encounter a Spitfire - either as friend or foe, in this part of the country where the most intense air fighting took place during the Battle of Britain.
This will be a spectacle that you will remember for the rest of your life.
The Gold Experience - flying with a Spitfire - Price: £350 (incl. Vat) or £70.00/month using our Buy to Fly easy payment plan.Reserve the Aviator's Seat! Want to sit alongside the pilot and see all the action upfront?
For a £50.00 premium, we will reserve this for you, for the ultimate flying experience.
Please make sure that you mention this when booking to guarantee your seat.
Tickets are sold on an 'open' basis - they are valid from now until October 31st, 2010. You can choose a date to fly when buying OR choose the date later when your plans are more fixed.Each experience lasts 30 minutes, including flight briefing, and 20 minutes helicopter flight, with 15 minutes synchronised with the Spitfire.
We are now taking bookings for flights in 2010
Please call 01227 721929, to discuss your requirements.
Please have your payment details to hand.
Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of full payment. All major credit cards are accepted.
Tours are subject to availability. Maximum passenger weight 210lbs/ 95kgs.
Terms and Conditions apply.
Veterans Fly with a Spitfire and Hurricane!
Some of you more alert visitors will have seen that the HAC Spitfire and Hurricane flew with the BA Airbus this afternoon! (Saturday, August 28th) Well there were 14 of them, and we couldn't fit them all in the Long Ranger , could we?! No, seriously this wonderful event was organised by Bill Bond of the Battle of Britain Historical Society, and when I contacted him a week ago he was short of a Spitfire and Hurricane to fly with them. So I put him in touch with Janice Black at HAC, and as they say 'The Rest is History'. Congratulations to all who were on the flight today - we will always Remember the Few!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11120357
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Fly with us on Battle of Britain Day - Wednesday, September 15th - Mark the 70th anniversary flying with a Spitfire along the White Cliffs and over the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel le Ferne. Remember the Few, and join us for the flying experience of your life. To book, call Steve Burt on 01227 721929
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Autumn Flights - We have our first date for flying in October - Saturday, October 16th. This can be a delightful time of year to fly, and being half term, an ideal time to treat your children and family to Fly with a Spitfire - call Steve Burt on 01227 721929 to book your Spitfire flying experience of a lifetime.
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Group Flights
Why not organise a flight for family/ friends/ colleagues?
For groups we can run a flying day especially for them - it is motivational and a truly uplifting experience.
With the Spitfire flights and ground viewing opportunities, this is a most memorable way to spend quality time together in the company of one of the greatest flying legends of our time. Meet with Charlie Brown, our pilot, who is perhaps one of the most knowledgeable and experienced Spitfire pilots in the world.
Our events are centred on Walletts Court Hotel, one of the best country house hotels in Kent, with excellent accomodation, food and service second to none.
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Action Stations! Support RAFBF in new 'Heart Felt Thanks' Campaign
The RAF Benevolent Fund is running a Heartfelt Thanks campaign (www.myheartfeltthanks.com), where we can all leave a message of thanks to the RAF, and especially the remaining 'Few' . The ‘Heartfelt Thanks’ is a nationwide campaign and the messages, will be presented to veterans on Battle of Britain Sunday, 19th September 2010. We're very proud to be associated with this campaign and wish everyone the best of luck to win 2 Platinum Spitfire Flying Experiences - we look forward to flying the prizewinners!
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Battle of Britain - 70th Anniversary
For those wishing to commemorate the Battle of Britain, having a Spitfire Flying Experience is probably the ultimate way to connect with the events of 1940. Combining our flight, with visits to the Battle of Britain Memorial, the Battle of Britain Museum, and the museums at Manston, is comprehensive and uplifting way to remember the Few. Please call if you would like help in planning your itinerary. 01227 721929
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