Fly over the Isle of Wight
45 Minute ‘Isle of Wight and Needles’ Spitfire Flight
A Spitfire over the White Cliffs of the Needles, it’s an iconic aircraft over a unique location.
Head South after your departure from Blackbushe Airport and after a brief spell enjoying the Hampshire Countryside you’ll be enjoying views of The Solent Coastline. Portsmouth Harbour and the impressive Spinnaker Tower can all be seen before you head across the Isle of Wight.
Your flight time should allow a circuit of the Island taking in views of the coastal towns and resorts. East Cowes, Ryde, Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor line up on the East side of the Island with the ‘Dinosaur coast’ and Compton Beach leading you towards the soaring chalk cliffs and lighthouse at the Needles Headland.
Please consult the the Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) document available on flying in ex-military aircraft, download here.
Maximum Height 6’6” (1.98m)
Maximum Weight 17.0 Stone (108 Kg)
Minimum Age 18 Years
Explore the Hampshire Coast
Your Experience
- A detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures
- Approximately 10 minutes taxiing and engine checks – you will re-live the emotions of the RAF pilots as they got ready for take-off.
- Minimum 35 minutes airborne in one of our genuine 1940’s Spitfire: explore the Isle of Wight and Needles from 2000ft and enjoy the flight of a lifetime!
- Fly from Blackbushe airport (RAF Hartfordbridge) and the enjoy the Hampshire coastline
- All our Spitfires have dual controls
- Experience the Spitfire Victory Roll
- A FREE digital video of your flight experience is included so you can show your flight to family and friends
- Take home souvenir pack includes a personalised flight certificate, aircraft patch, Spitfire pilot notes and aircraft sticker
- Unrestricted guest numbers can watch the aircraft from the cafe and garden
- Biggin Hill Spitfire Factory tour vouchers included for you and 4 guests, worth £245 (additional tours available £39 per person)
- You can amend your flight route with your pilot if you prefer a different destination
- Fly friends and family alongside your Spitfire in our modern Chase Plane (additional charge applies)
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45 Minute ‘Isle of Wight and Needles’ Spitfire Flight
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