South Downs P-51 Patrol
Mustang 45 Minute ‘Beachy Head’ Flight
The P-51 Mustang is one of the best known fighters from the WWII United States Army Air Force. This workhorse of the skies operated as both a long range fighter escort and a fighter bomber.
This P-51D mustang ‘Moonbeam McSwine’ carries serial number 44-12473 and proudly wears the livery of Capt William T Whisner 487th Fighter Sqn.
Fly out of the famous Biggin Hill RAF fighter station and complete a patrol over the Kent coast at Beachy Head. The large canopy provides panoramic views of the stunning chalk cliffs as they meet the English Channel . You can enjoy a spectacular ‘Victory Roll’ as the pilot demonstrates the power of this iconic USAAF aircraft which was a veteran of WWII.
Please consult the Safety Standards Acknowledgement and Consent (SSAC) document available on flying in ex-military aircraft, download here.
Maximum Height 6'2" (1.87m)
Maximum weight 16.5 Stone (105 Kg)
Minimum Age 18 Years
This aircraft has a passenger 'Jump Seat' there are no dual controls
WWII VETERAN P-51D
YOUR EXPERIENCE
- A detailed pre-flight briefing covering the Mustang layout, equipment and safety procedures
- Approximately 10 minutes taxiing and pre flight – enjoy the theatre of the Mustang starting up and taxiing out on patrol.
- Minimum 35 minutes airborne in this WWII era US Fighter: feel the powerful of the engine and enjoy panoramic views over the south coast
- Fly from Biggin Hill and the enjoy the stunning Kent countryside
- The Mustang has a rear ‘Jump Seat’, there are no dual controls in this aircraft
- Experience the famous Victory Roll
- A FREE action camera recording of your Mustang flight experience worth £150 is included so you can show your flight to family and friends
- Take home souvenir pack includes a personalised flight certificate
- 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 £20 per person)
- Options to fly friends and family alongside you with our Chase Plane formation flight upgrade (additional charge applies)
Mustang 45 Minute ‘Beachy Head’ Flight
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