Spirit of the North have been offering Spitfire flight experiences from Blackpool between Friday April 26th and today Monday April 29th.

From their website ... https://www.spitfireofthenorth.com/

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 the following original Supermarine Spitfires.



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 relive the emotions of the RAF pilots as they got ready for take-off.
• A FREE digital video of your flight experience so you can show your flight to family and friends
• Up to 3 guests to accompany you and watch your experience from our viewing gallery

We offer the following total flight durations, airbourne time will be 10 minutes less after taxiing and engine checks:

30 mins : Coastal Scramble* - £2975
A dash to the coast to patrol the region

45 mins : Buzz The Tower or Coastal Patrol* - £4475
Buzz Blackpool or patrol the coast of the North West

55 mins : North West Skies Patrol* - £5475
Make a sweep of the skies across the North West

*Routes are subject to change depending on weather

Flights will be limited. To book, please complete this expression of interest and a member of the team will give you a call. Bookings will be on a first come, first served basis:

If weather prevents flying, all customers will receive a full refund (or an opportunity to reschedule if possible).

Restrictions:

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

We followed the route of one such flight this monring at Flightradar24 for aircraft code G-AWGB
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/a...-awgb#34fab9e9