Battle of Britain Harvard Experience

What Can I Expect

Go on patrol when you're scrambled for a Battle of Britain Harvard experience! History buffs will adore these packages, which will see you flying daring aerial missions over classic Battle of Britain airfields.

During World War Two, dozens of strategic fighter bases dotted the landscape around the east and south-east of the country. Their mission was to protect British soil from invasion by patrolling the skies. These incredible experiences pick up on that theme, giving you a very real insight to the working day of a Battle of Britain fighter pilot.

First up is the morning briefing. You'll chat about your mission for the day, including profiling and planning. At any given moment you need to be ready to be scrambled - you never know when the Luftwaffe would have been on an aerial attack.

When the word comes, it's out to the Harvard to get airborne and into reconnaissance and patrol mode as soon as possible. And make no mistake, you will be doing the majority of the flying!

You're charged with patrolling ‘The Wash' from RAF Glatton at Peterborough, through RAF Coningsby and as far as RAF Marham and return.

At some point during your one-hour surveillance flight, you'll be treated to a few primary fighter moves. If you engaged in a dogfight with a Messer 109, these are the sort of aerobatic tricks you'd need to pull out of the bag to come out on top. It's all pretty exhilarating stuff, we have to say.

Arriving back at base, you'll undertake a full de-brief. Having succeeded on your first Battle of Britain Harvard experience flight, your flying instructor will sign off your log book as mission accomplished. Good work!

What's Included

• Fly a Harvard Warbird into the 11 group sector made famous during the Battle of Britain
• 30 minute briefing session on the mission
• Plan the route with the pilot and plot the course you will fly
• When you climb into the cockpit you will be transported back to the 1940s as your senses are drawn to the sight, sounds, and smell of this vintage Warbird
• On your one hour flight duration you will patrol the area around 'The Wash' covering RAF Glatton (Peterborough), RAF Coningsby and RAF Marham
• You'll sit in the rear of the aircraft with full dual control
• Feel the G as your instructor simulates a dogfight demonstrating some primary fighter moves during the flight
• Experience the Split S, Barrell Roll, Cubans and aileron rolls
• Opportunity to take the controls for most of the mission
• Post flight de-brief with your flying instructor
• Signed pilots log upon completion
• Complimentary premium gift packaging from Into the Blue 

When Is It Available

• Selected dates between throughout the year
• Flights are generally available between 10:00 and 18:00
• Specific additional dates available upon request

Suitable For

• Minimum age 16 years old
• Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult
• Maximum weight 18 stone
• You need to be agile enough to climb into the cockpit

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the take off and landing with great photo opportunities