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Spitfire flights in the North-West
Spitfire pleasure flights over the North West. Limited number of 30, 45 & 55 minute flights available.
A dash to the coast to patrol the region or make a sweep of the skies across the North West to take in Blackpool tower. Spitfire of the North are working with a trusted provider of warbird pleasure flights to bring you this unique opportunity in 2024. Flights will be fulfilled in one of our original Supermarine Spitfires.
OUR SPITFIRES
MT818
1944 VIII TRAINER
MT818 is unique as the only surviving Spitfire prototype of any mark. This was the first and only ‘Spitfire High Speed Trainer Prototype’ trainer created by Vickers-Armstrongs.
- Built in 1944 as a MKVIII Type 359 Spitifre
- 1946 Converted by Vickers Armstrongs to a Type 502 Two seater T.MkVIII Spitfire
- 1959 Won the London To Paris Air race sponsored by Billy Butlin
- The only surviving airworthy Spitfire prototype in existence
MJ627
1943 SPITFIRE T.9
MJ627 was built at Castle Bromwich in 1943 as an LF MK IXc and entered service with 441 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) serving with the RAF
- Built at Castle Bromwich in 1943
- Served with 441 (Silver Fox) Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force
- September 1944 destroyed an Me109 over Arnhem
- Converted to a 2 Seater in 1950 before serving with the Irish Air Corps
TE308
1945 SPITFIRE T.9
Spitfire TE308 was built at Castle Bromwich and delivered to #39 Maintenance Unit at RAF Colerne in the summer of 1945
- Delivered to #39 Maintenance Unit in 1945
- Sold to Vickers Armstrongs for conversion to 2 seat trainer
- Carries the markings of 457 'Grey Nurse' Squadron , Royal Australian Airforce
- Used in the 'Battle of Britain' film
A DAY TO REMEMBER
YOUR NORTHERN SPITFIRE EXPERIENCE
With all flights, you will receive:
- 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.
- A FREE digital video of your flight experience! Show it to your family and friends, share it on Facebook, or simply watch it over and over.
- Up to 3 guests to accompany you and watch your experience from our viewing gallery
Maximum Height 6’6” (1.98m)
Maximum Weight 17.0 Stone (108 Kg)
Minimum Age 18 Years
A signed passenger declaration confirming good general health
All flights are subject to our terms and conditions
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