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Article - 'Fly with The Legend' FlyPast magazine - June 2010 Flying with The Legend , a feature article on Action Stations! Spitfire flying experiences, written by Ken Ellis , the editor of FlyPast magazine - June 2010 issue |
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Article - 'Go nose to nose with Spitfire' KM Extra (FE) September 25, 2009 19 Read all about our venture - and what journalist Martin Jefferies , Senior Reporter, Kent Messenger, thought about his experience - being chased by our Spitfire! |
Ken Ellis – Editor Flypast – Sunny Rutland
'The six who had taken part while FlyPast was observing could not contain their excitement. All thought that it was amazing and exceptional value. Action Stations! has a great web-site and passengers are encouraged to share their thoughts and images with 'surfers' - take a look!'
Read the article 'Fly with The Legend', by Ken Ellis , Editor of FlyPast
Denize K. – Canterbury
Hi Steve
Just to let you know how much I enjoyed the flight on the 3rd of July, it was a fantastic experience and an amazing concept, I am sure I will have to book another session in the future.
Yours
Denize K.
Andy T. – Bedfordshire
Dear Steve,
The adjectives have yet to be thought up to describe how brilliant it was to have a Spitfire flying just outside the window!
As Charlie changed sides and position regularly I'm sure everyone on board had plenty of time to take a variety of pictures from various angles. That done, the swooping from one side of the helicopter to the other was one of the most exhilarating things I have ever seen! The speed difference was amazing, and really gave a fantastic impression of the power and beauty of the beast!
It is an utterly unique experience, thank you so much for thinking it up and making it happen!
Tracy P. – Bucks
Hi Steve,
I Just wanted to drop you a note to say a huge thank you for a very special day on Saturday. Tony was blown away by the whole experience and everyone we spoke to had thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. He said he thought it was the best birthday present he had ever had.
Tony P. – Bucks
I know Tracy has passed on thanks for the day on Saturday with the Spitfire at Walletts Court, but I also wanted to express my own personal thanks to everyone that helped make it such a fantastic day. The experience was just incredible, I absolutely loved the whole event.
Mrs. Mandy B. – Bucks
Hi Steve,
I just wanted to send you a quick note with a very big thankyou to you and your team. Everyone was so friendly and willing to accomodate any requests, especially allowing my kids to view the planes up close. They loved it and my Dad was over the moon with his trip.
To see his face when he came out of the helicoptor was the best moment ever and worth every penny.
So thank you once again for helping to make my Dad a happy man.
Best wishes
Mrs. Mandy B.
Keith B. – Bucks
Hi Steve, Just a short note to say many thanks to all concerned at last Saturdays Spitfire flight day.
It was brilliant, can't stop boring people with the story!! Hope this venture continues to be a success for you. Once again many thanks.
Keith B.
JS – Canterbury – Platinum customer
For those that have not personally piloted a fixed wing this is the next very best thing.
For those who would like to fly a genuine Spitfire, this is the only choice - short of travelling to Canada or taking your NPPL (approx cost £6,000. It is a bloody marvellous experience, the organisers are very enthusiastic, you get to meet people with a very specific interest and the chance to reflect the question just – what if---?
KB - Tunbridge Wells - Gold customer
An excellent sortie; thoroughly enjoyed myself and would happily recommend it to my friends.
Visibility was very good and the close flying was exciting. Missed a few shots because of the speed of approach but still very good overall.
JH – Sandwich – Platinum customer
The day itself was fantastic overall, my Mum didn't know what to expect as you know, and everything fell into place nicely. The staff at Heli-Charter were all very pleasant and polite. The flight itself was smoother than expected, and it was great to fly over Canterbury. The meal at Walletts Court was great, not too heavy, just right, and ws a nice selection.
It was great to meet the pilot – he looked like he just stepped out of time machine!
Once again, many thanks for organising the day, it was a fantastic experience.
I look forward to seeing you again, and wish you all the best with the business and will be recommending the trip to many friends and colleagues!
SH - Basingstoke - Platinum customer
It was an out of this world experience, which everyone should have!
When the Spitfire came into sight, it was if I was transported back into the Battle of Britain. At times the plane comes so close, it is if you can reach out and shake the pilot's hand.
