FLY A SPITFIRE FROM BLACKBUSHE
Blackbushe Airport is conveniently located to the West of London, just a 45 minute drive from central London and easily accessed via junctions 4/4a of the M3.
Known as RAF Hartford Bridge from 1 November 1942 it has since been home to the photo reconnaissance Spitfires of 16 Squadron , Mustangs of 171 Squadron and Mosquito squadrons 107, 140, 264 and 613.
From 1944 the airfield was renamed RAF Blackbushe before the RAF left in 1946 and the airfield was re-opened as Blackbushe Airport.
RAF Hartford Bridge was one of the designated WWII emergency landing grounds equipped with FIDO (Fog Investigation and Disperal Operation) which involved pipelines with burner jets being ignited along both sides of the runway. The walls of flame that were produced were capable of warming the air sufficiently to evaporate the droplets of dense fog, allowing the aircraft to see and land at the runway. This system saved numerous aircraft from ditching at sea.
Nowadays the airport offers executive facilities for small jet aircraft, flying lessons, simulators and from Summer 2024 Spitfires have returned to RAF Blackbushe with ‘Fly a Spitfire’ experiences!
Fly from RAF Hartford Bridge / RAF Blackbushe home to photo reconnaissance Spitfires, Douglas Bostons and Mosquitos of WWII. Walk in the footsteps of the young RAF pilots who flew from here in 1942-1946.
‘Fly A Spitfire’ aircraft are GENUINE WWII era, converted to 2 seaters by Vickers in the 1950’s
All flights include the opportunity to perform gentle aerobatics including the ‘Victory Roll’
All the Spitfires have dual controls
Detailed Preflight briefing with your pilot
Chaseplane formation upgrades available for friends and family
‘Fly A Spitfire’ are the foremost Spitfire maintenance and restoration facility in the world with unmatched engineering support, spares and CAA approved engineering facilities
Viewing and refreshment facilities for friends and family at the Pathfinder Cafe
FREE onboard video of your flight included (worth £150)
5 x FREE vouchers for the Biggin Hill Spitfire Factory (worth £245) – view the Spitfires, Hurricane, Messerschmitt 109 and other WWII aircraft
FREE flight certificate, flight patch and set of Air Council pilots notes for the Spitfire Mk IX
Photo opportunities with the Spitfire on the ground – pose with your family infront of your Spitfire!