"My brother was given a Spitfire flight…"

My brother was given a Spitfire flight by his son, he also brought the chase plane for the other five family and friends who went along. The best ever day. Absolutely fantastic. All of the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly making our day even more memorable. Just wish we could do it again. Worth every penny

"Fly A Spitfire really did fly the extra mile"

Best we start at the beginning.
In May this year we lost our dear son he was aged just 35 he was a commercial airline pilot who was also due to fly in a spitfire at some point this year but this wasn't to be. As a tribute to our son we wanted to arrange a flypast / display at his memorial.
We didn't know where to begin so having contacted
Fly A Spitfire at Biggin Hill and spoken to a lovely lady called Sylwia, we explained what we wanted to do and she talked us through the process, she was a great listener and was most compassionate to our circumstances.
We then received a call from Darren who understood our requirements and set wheels in motion dealing with the CAA he went the extra mile and got the green light within a very short time frame as we didn't have the amount of days required.
We arranged our sons memorial flypast/display at the Holliday Inn at Southend Airport on the 13th August 2023 over looking the runway. At 15.00 on the dot our son's memorial air display began with the sound of the aircraft It was incredible and very emotional, an amazing tribute for our dear son.
So at this point we need to say a very huge thank you to all those who played a part in this tribute to our son.
From the first phone call we made to Fly A Spitfire to receiving a call 15 minutes after the display finished from the pilot himself Mark Flewin to check with us that we were happy with the display. Mark said it was a privilege to play a part in this tribute ( Thank You Mark )
We need to say a huge thanks to Fly A spitfire and their incredible team in particular Sylwia in administration who started our ball rolling and passed our details to Darren who set the wheels in motion, Barry who came to meet us and organise our personal items to go in the aircraft, he also arranged a factory tour for us with Simon who is extremely knowledgeable. The factory tour is a MUST if you're looking for a special gift for anyone. On the day of the display a special thank you to the two Marks, Mark the pilot and Marc who called me in the morning and throughout the day with updates ensuring me that all would run to plan and true to his word it did, thank you Marc for the photos and videos. What an amazing day thanks to an incredible team in Fly A Spitfire. I would have no hesitation in recommending this amazing company at all.
Thanks Guys Joe and Tracey

"What made your experience great"

What made your experience great? What a question. I got to fly in a Spitfire!!!!!!!
The whole experience was fantastic from the initial communication to completion.
Not having a car I called to say we may be a few minutes late as we were walking from the bus stop and was told to wait where we were and they came and picked us up.
The enthusiasm and sheer joy you are met with is contagious. Everyone is so proud to work where they do. They have the utmost respect for the planes and aircrew who flew in them and are keen to share their knowledge. Book a tour of the hanger and see what I mean :-)
Walking away was hard to do but even then one of the team pulled over and gave us a lift to the bus stop!
If you want to know all about customer service then this is the place to go to.

"Absolutely fantastic day"

Absolutely fantastic day! All the crew were very friendly and welcoming. It was a dream of mine to fly in a Spitfire and that dream came true on Friday. On the flight l was able to fly right over our house in Charfield which made it all the more special!
Then on the way back to Cotswold Airport Steve the pilot, did a victory roll!
A very special day to be remembered forever. At the end of trip I was l was given a certificate and SD cards of recorded cockpit footage from the flight. So now l can watch it whenever l want!
A very big thank you to the team for a wonderful experience and a great day!!

"Flying a Spitfire from Biggin Hill"

Wow, what an awesome experience. The staff at the airport were great, professional, friendly and plainly all enjoyed doing what they were doing. My pilot Dan Griffith, such a nice guy, very well qualified and hugely experienced. He explained everything that I needed to know and communicated well with me throughout. I had family there from my 10yr old grandson to mr 98 yr old mother, all were looked after extremely well. My daughter, her husband and two grandsons were surprised to be taken up in a chase plane to accompany the first part of my flight, they were blown away by the experience , it it gave them the opportunity to film the flight which complimented the on board camera footage. Dan then left them behind and we set off toward Dover, once on our heading I was offered the controls , OMG I was actually flying a spitfire ! We flew over my home on the white cliffs having executed a victory roll over Dover harbour and then headed back to the airfield.
A truly fantastic experience I never in my wildest dreams thought I would ever have. Thank you all so much.

"This is one of those life experiences…"

This is one of those life experiences that isn’t just about flying around in a classic warbird. This is about getting at least, the slightest perspective of what our so very young pilots went through, remembering and reflecting on their sheer bravery and just how they felt all those years ago.

I had the most wonderful time and, al the staff and pilots couldn’t do enough for you. It is an experience that isn’t cheap but my word, is worth every penny. My thanks especially to Hannah, Tony and my pilot Adam for making my day so wonderful and an experience I shall never forget. Thank you all. Miguel Sousa

"Amazing experience of a lifetime"

Amazing experience of a lifetime. Everyone was so welcoming from the moment we arrived. The tour of the factory is a must as well.

"All you might expect, and more!"

From arrival to completion the entire crew made myself and family welcome.
Weather conditions were not ideal and it was explained that despite arriving earlier than the timed booking, it would be wise to commence flying as soon as possible, so progress with the briefing and paperwork was prompt but not hurried.
I booked the "full Chase Plane" for my family; this has to be recommended for the "complete" experience if you have company for your flight.
The weather did close in, and Beachy Head was not going to provide the experience planned, so we headed for Dover instead.
Outbound there was some hands on experience; what you may have read about responsiveness of the controls is true.
Over Dover the rendezvous with the Chase Plane occurred and flying alongside certainly adds a significant dimension.
The Return leg flew over the Medway and south of the Thames Estuary with further "hands on" experience and barrel rolls; fabulous.
The camera footage you take away is compelling viewing, and that from the Chase Plane shows the rendezvous, which the cockpit cameras do not capture; the two aircraft are much closer than the camera footage suggests!
On the ground, the Hangar Tour is well worth taking, even if it were at an extra cost. Apart from the historical and current information provided on the aircraft and other artefacts on display, this tour gives an insight into the skill, effort and cost of keeping these machines airworthy. Add in the obvious operational overheads and the price for the flight experience doesn't appear as expensive anymore.
All the staff involved are keen to ensure that clients obtain the maximum from their day, and for me, they certainly succeeded.
An amazing adventure that none of our party will forget, even the 4 year old grand daughter, who having subsequently seen a photograph of a Spitfire thinks that I fly one! .. If only.

"First rate experience"

Fly a Spitfire was not my first choice but I’m really glad it was them that made the once-in-a-lifetime flight possible. Not only did they deliver on the spitfire flight but accommodated 27 of us birthday well-wishers. We all got to visit the hangar, so it was more than just the flight we got to see (and the birthday boy to experience), it was an educational and inspirational day out for all of us. We got to see the restoration of spitfires in progress, so we could literally get under the ‘bonnet’ of the plane we’d waved off earlier. We also got to see other fascinating WW2 collectibles. I don’t believe this is offered elsewhere. From the pilot to the ground crew, the mechanics to the admin team, we were warmly welcomed and well looked after. Thank you!

"Living the Dream"

Thank you to everyone for a really special day. We were all looked after really well. My daughters were thrilled to go up in the chaser plane. As for the Spitfire flight itself, I was living the dream. thank you to Barry for an excellent flight and 3 victory rolls. Got lots of onboard video footage and video taken from the chaser plane to remember the day by.
If you are thinking about doing it, stop thinking and book it. You won't regret it.