Take a Look at Some of the Spitfire Flights You Should Check Out

1. May 12, 2017 Take a Look at Some of the Spitfire Flights You Should Check Out Image 1: Fighter Appreciation Experience: The Ultimate in Spitfire Flights The Spitfire is undoubtedly the most iconic warplane to ever grace the skies over the United Kingdom. While it’s true that during the battle of Britain the Hurricane shot down more enemy planes than the Spitfire with the total standing at 656, it was the Spitfire that truly captured people’s hearts. Unfortunately, there are only 179 Spitfires still around today, with only about 50 of them being airworthy. Despite this, however, you can still experience Spitfire flights around the United Kingdom in the original warplanes. If you want to really experience a Spitfire, then there are only four flights that you should be thinking about. Page | 1

2. Fly the English Channel As you strap yourself into the Spitfire and listen to the Rolls Royce engines fire up, you can almost picture yourself in the same position of the brave men and women who flew during the Second World War To get a true appreciation for this marvellous warbird, you should opt for a flying experience that takes you over the English channel. You can enjoy the sight of the famous elliptical wing passing over the green below, or you can try some aerobatics over the English Channel. This can give you a feel of what those pilots experienced during the dog fights 70 years ago. If you choose not to perform any aerobatics, then you have the opportunity to reflect on the elation returning pilots would have felt at finding themselves back over the English Channel. A Different Point of View The white cliffs of Dover are almost as iconic as the Spitfire herself. During the war, not only would many battles have taken place above them, but many returning pilots would also have viewed them in the distance knowing that they had survived one more night in the skies. No Spitfire flight would be complete without getting a different view of the white cliffs of Dover. These two icons coming together can give you an unforgettable experience. Fly in Formation What’s more iconic than one lone Spitfire flying over the skies of England? Two Spitfires, of course. To get a feel for what it would have been like flying off into the unknown with your friends beside you, try formation flying. You can enjoy all the same sights, from the white cliffs of Dover to the idyllic English countryside. All the while, you can enjoy the view of another iconic Spitfire flying right alongside you the entire way. Appreciate the Skills of a Fighter How would you feel, running alongside a friend to scramble two waiting Spitfires, ready to intercept any number of ME109s over the English Channel? There is nothing more authentic and nothing that gives you a greater admiration of the skills of Spitfire pilots than having a fighter appreciation experience. Page | 2

3. This experience will let you feel almost exactly what it would have been like all those years ago. Nothing can get the adrenaline pumping more than hearing the roar of the engine in your ears and the sight of an ME109 your plane set to intercept. This is the kind of once-in-a-lifetime experience that you won’t find anywhere else. To find out more about how you can experience some of the most iconic Spitfire flights, you should contact a Spitfire academy. They will be able to give you the experience of a lifetime and lasting memories you’ll cherish forever. About Boultbee Flight Academy: For many experienced pilots, there is no experience greater than flying in an original spitfire used during the war. Here at Boultbee Flight Academy, we specialise in Spitfire flights and believe they should be available to anyone who has an interest. Contact us now to find out more about our experiences. Sources: Supermarine Spitfire - Legend Made in Birmingham, TheManufacturer.com 9 Iconic Aircraft from the Battle of Britain, IWM.org Page | 3