Fly in the Dragon Rapide, wing to wing with the iconic Spitfire one of the most famous aircraft in the world.

All the action takes place at IWM Duxford, Europe’s premier aviation museum, an important fighter base for the RAF, and home of the first Spitfire.

Spend the day immersed in the nostalgia of WWII and the Battle of Britain, surrounded by flying legends of the Second World War.
All the aircraft we fly on these events are genuine Second World War aircraft that would have participated in some way, either as fighters or trainers.

A wistful voyage back in time in the elegant Dragon Rapide, one of Britain’s most unforgettable pre-war flying machines.

WING COMMANDER

Flight duration : approx 40 minutes
Allow four hours for this experience.

UPGRADE to the Wing Commander Package to enjoy everything in the Squadron Leader Package PLUS the additional benefits of:

• A 40 minute flight in the Rapide taking in the City of Cambridge
• A celebratory glass of champagne
• A ground viewing of the Spitfire for a close-up view of this iconic aircraft giving you the opportunity to walk round and photograph every aspect of the aircraft
• Meet the pilot – find out more about these historic aircraft and the skills required to fly them
• Lunch in the ‘Workshop’ restaurant

Guests gather at the Classic Wings Booking Office located on the flightline from where you can see all aircraft taking off and landing at Duxford.

Pose next to the Spitfire for a professional photo

Highlight of the day is your 40 minute flight in the de Havilland Dragon Rapide, during which you will fly wing to wing with the Spitfire as she cruises alongside and flies in close formation with you, displaying on both sides of the aircraft. You will fly gently over the historical City of Cambridge and surrounding countryside in the Dragon Rapide until a roar of the Merlin engine heralds the arrival of the iconic warbird beside you – a magical moment!

Every seat in the Rapide has a window, giving you the chance for some stunning air-to-air photography as you cruise over the Cambridgeshire countryside, dotted with ex RAF wartime bases.

The Rapide is a fitting aircraft from which to see the Spitfire as she flies alongside, being an aircraft used extensively in the Second World War and renowned for her grace and reliability.

After your flight, meet back at the Classic Wings office  for a celebratory glass of champagne and collect your photo.

You’ve seen the Spitfire in the air and now is the chance for a ground viewing and close-up view of both aircraft, giving you the rare opportunity to walk round and photograph every aspect of the aircraft.

You will meet the Spitfire pilot who will talk to you about these historic aircraft and what it takes to fly them. Find out first hand how exciting it is to be at the controls of Britain’s most well known aircraft.

Finally, enjoy a private guided tour of one of Duxford’s exhibition hangars

Lunch at ‘The Workshop’ restaurant is included in your package and friends and family can join you if they wish to buy lunch.

Stay the day to view IWM Duxford’s historic and rare aviation collection covering over 85 acres – 7 impressive hangars filled with extraordinary aircraft, interactive exhibitions, conservations hangars, and excellent facilities.