Experience the thrill of flying in an authentic Spitfire from Tatenhill Airfield – a site steeped in aviation heritage.
Step back in time and take to the skies in Britain’s most iconic fighter, right where history echoes through every hangar and runway.

Nestled in the heart of Staffordshire, Tatenhill Airfield played a vital role during World War II as a training base for RAF pilots. Its proximity to the industrial powerhouse of the Midlands – where Spitfires were produced in secret factories – makes it a living monument to Britain’s wartime ingenuity and resilience. During the war, the surrounding region was home to shadow factories that built thousands of Spitfire components, ensuring the aircraft could dominate the skies. Today, Tatenhill stands as a proud link to that legacy, offering you the chance to experience what few ever will: the roar of a Merlin engine and the freedom of flight in a true icon of British engineering.

You can plan a bespoke route with your pilot but the suggested flight route below includes views of:
– The National Memorial Arboretum, with over 400 memorials positioned amongst 150 acres of trees it’s a growing tribute to those who have served our country.
– Ashby de la Zouch Castle, this ruined fortification was built by William, Lord Hastings
– Litchfield Cathedral with its stunning 13th Century Gothic Architecture
– Chartley Castle, Mary Queen of Scots was once imprisoned here.