"We had a fabulous time with Fly a Spitfire"

We had a wonderful time with everyone from Fly a Spitfire. They are so professional and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The flight itself was just as my husband imagined it would be, absolutely out of this world and they even did two barrel rolls!

"Beyond brilliant"

What a fabulous experience. Everything I expected and more, so much more. The staff were, without exception, brilliant. They went way above and beyond to make the day memorable. I can’t fault any aspect of the booking, pre event admin, on the day experience, everything in fact. If you want to fly a spitfire, you must do it from Biggin Hill and fly over the Kent countryside where the battles took place.

"Dream come true and top notch outfit!"

On the eve of my 50th birthday, I celebrated by flying in a Spitfire T9, MJ627 from Biggin Hill to the white cliffs of Dover. It truly was a once in a lifetime opportunity and a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I had three of my dearest friends with me, who rode in the chase plane, and the experience was just as amazing for them as it was for me. If you can afford this experience, please do it!

We had such a warm and personal greeting by Ella, who took care of us from start to finish. She seemed just excited as we were!

The pilot (Barry), ground crew (Ray and one other guy), and tour guide (Laurie) were all a class act - lovely, friendly, professional, funny, experienced, and really made the day extra special for me. We had a lot of great banter, laughter, fun, and taking the mickey! They showed genuine interest in me as an enthusiast and in their jobs and kept safety as a priority. Ray showed me photos of the pilot who had flown the same Spitfire and also took the mickey when I didn’t know the differences between the British Spitfire and the US Mustang! Hahahaha!

Barry was fantastic and let me take the controls a few times. He treated me with 5 five barrel rolls, one of which was a victory roll over the Battle of Britain Memorial! I’ve never done rolls before, and I loved every minute of it! I don’t think I stopped smiling or laughing from excitement the entire flight!

Flying in formation with the chase plan over the cliffs was also exciting! We were close enough to see each others’ faces, and they got some spectacular photos from their plane, including the break away manoeuvre and even one of the barrel rolls! The rolls and flying in formation were probably my favourite bits in the air.

Other things to know: recorded videos of various angles of the entire flight were taken and provided on micro SD cards; take sunglasses if it’s a sunny day; directions were spot on; water / coffee available upon arrival and preparation; gift shop with t-shirts, fleece jackets, mugs, stickers, and other items is on site; the tour of the hangar / museum was interesting and had all sorts of planes and vehicles from several countries.

Thank you, Ella, Ray, Barry, Laurie, and all of the unnamed team for a top notch day and making this a dream come true!

"The flight of a lifetime!"

Amazing experience from the dedicated staff who are professional, welcoming, informative and helpful. They also have a good sense of humour and put you at your ease before you embark on the flight of a lifetime! Can't thank them enough for my exciting trip in the iconic Spitfire.

"Had my Spitfire experience today"

Had my Spitfire experience today. An experience I shall remember for the rest of my days. Incredible! And top professionals, with sincere thanks to captain John, to Nadia and Fish and to our guide Laurie. You all made my year!

My “once in a lifetime” experience may have to become a twice in a lifetime” experienced!

Robbie.

"Highly recommended spitfire flight"

I booked for my husband’s brother to go up in the spitfire and 5 family members to go up in the chase plane, the whole day was brilliant they had a great time, and Also went on the hanger tour after the flights, we were totally looked after by staff from start to finish, kept informed of how the day would go for us all, great family day out.

"WOW, WOW and WOW!!!"

Wow, wow and wow!! We booked two Spitfires and a Chase plane with family in formation! My husband Robert was to fly in one spitfire and his father Barry in the other. This was a complete surprise for Barry who only found out once we were there. Barry is seriously ill so this was to be a very special day. What can I say. It was not only emotional but truly the most amazing experience of our lives. Everyone from the pilots, ground crew, office and museum were outstanding and incredible. They obviously just love their job and by heck it shows. Can not recommend enough would give 10 stars if I could. Thank you flyaspitfire.com for a memory made in heaven!

"My husband said it was his best day ever."

Can't compliment the Biggin Hill guys and gals enough. From start to finish, despite the rain, which miraculously dried out by the time his flight was ready it was just brilliant. The team are amazing, the lady running the lounge where you meet is fantastic, fun, efficient and really on it. The pilots all friendy and the tour guides great. And thanks Laurie you did an awesome job of the photos for us in the chaser plane. We brought my mum too as she wanted to do the tour as we had previously bought the tour for my father who sadly died before he was every able to make it.

Top day :) And Barry Mark had so much fun in the 818 you piloted.

"This really is a spectacular…"

This really is a spectacular experience. I’ve done both the spitfire and Mustang experiences. The team are all professional with excellent safety protocols.

"An incredible experience, absolutely recommend!"

A truly awesome and unique experience, huge thanks to Barry for making it such a special and enjoyable trip. Absolutely recommend! Jim who piloted the chaser plane was equally fantastic and went out of his way to let us know what to expect and how to get the best pictures of the spitfire! We all had the most incredible time and cannot recommend enough! Thank you to all involved.