Other Stuff > Misc / Open
For all the interested plane enthusiasts
Laverda Dave:
Yesterday I achieved a lifelong dream to fly in a Spitfire at Biggin Hill. What a day and what a fantastic experience to fly in a two seater fighter that had seen action in WW11 and had also shot down a ME109. I thought I would just be a passenger but the pilot who is a former Sea Harrier pilot allowed me to fly the plane for a full five minutes with left, right, up and down manoeuvres. The trip was finished off with a victory roll :). I will always remember the noise, vibration and the smell of hot oil and exhaust fumes.
I retire in 3 weeks and this was a perfect retirement present! Shame it was over so quickly, but the flight was captured on two go-pro's in the cockpit so I have the videos as a reminder of a great experience. The hanger tour was also absolutely brilliant.
paul G:
What a memory for you glad you enjoyed the experience :)
Nurse Julie:
Wow, sounds like a fantastic day out and experience.
taysidedragon:
I would love to get a flight in a Spitfire too. Maybe one day. 😎
Spitfire:
On the bucket list, the nearest I got was a Tiger Moth at Duxford.
This fellow was a bit faster
Cheers
Dennis
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version