South Downs Patrol

45 minute ‘Beachy Head’ Flight

Fly from Biggin Hill down to the stunning coastline on this Beachy Head Spitfire flight. As you Soar over the shoreline you’ll be able to look down on the iconic ‘Seven Sisters’ cliffs where the green Sussex countryside turns to a majestic vertical chalk cliff face. We think this is the most picturesque destination to fly to.

As you depart Biggin Hill the London skyline will be visible in the distance, you’ll then head South and pass Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and the Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. After a cruise at around 200mph the South Downs will soon come into view. Flying along the chalky hills you’ll be able to see Eastbourne and it’s famous pier to the East.

You’ll have the opportunity to take the controls under the guidance of one of our Spitfire pilots so you can say that ‘I’ve flown a Spitfire over Beachy Head!’

Unrestricted guest numbers can watch the aircraft from our 1940’s style dispersal lounge, garden and viewing deck.

Spitfire Factory Tour included for you and 4 guests.

Biggin Hill
£4,475
Chase plane option available from £585
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Please consult the the Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) document available on flying in ex-military aircraft, download here.

notes

Maximum Height 6’6” (1.98m)

Maximum Weight 17.0 Stone (108 Kg)

Minimum Age 18 Years

A DAY TO REMEMBER

YOUR EXPERIENCE

  • A detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures
  • Approximately 10 minutes taxiing and engine checks – re-live the famous Merlin start up and Spitfire ‘zig zag’ taxi as you prepare for take-off.
  • Minimum 35 minutes airborne in our genuine 1940’s Spitfire
  • Departfrom Biggin Hill and soar over the South Downs and countryside
  • All our Spitfires have dual controls
  • Experience the Spitfire Victory Roll
  • A FREE digital video of your flight experience worth £150 is included so you can show your flight to family and friends
  • Take home souvenir pack which includes a personalised flight certificate, aircraft patch, Spitfire pilot notes and aircraft sticker
  • Unrestricted guest numbers can watch the aircraft from our 1940’s style dispersal lounge, garden and viewing deck
  • Spitfire Factory Tour included for you and 4 guests worth £245 (additional tours available £39 per person)
  • UPGRADE OPTIONS

  • Fly friends and family alongside your Spitfire in our modern Chase Plane (additional charge applies)
  • Engage an Me109 (Buchon) Tail Chase (additional charge applies)
  • Fly in formation with another Spitfire (additional charge applies)

45 minute ‘Beachy Head’ Flight

The flightpath

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Biggin Hill Spitfire over Beachy Head

The South Downs from a Spitfire