30 Minute Harvard Flying Experience - Berkshire
About the experience
Embark on a thrilling adventure with a 30-minute Harvard flight at White Waltham! Fly high above Berkshire in one of these iconic warbirds and immerse yourself in a nostalgic flying lesson from a bygone era. The Harvard is known by many names, the most notable being "The Pilot Maker" due to its role in preparing USAF pilots for combat. It was a classroom for the pilots, having trained several hundred thousand over 25 years. Operating out of White Waltham Airfield, home to the West London Aero Club. This specific Harvard was built in 1942 as a Spitfire by Noorduyn Aviation in Montreal, Quebec, being utilised at No.6 Service Flying Training School for the RCAF. Following its service, the Harvard was decommissioned in 1946 and subsequently relocated to Sweden for retirement. After Undergoing extensive restoration upon its arrival in the UK in 2016, including a fresh coat of its RAF livery, the Harvard is now in pristine condition and ready for action, just when it was when it took its first flight. This 30-minute flight will give you an experience like no other, so reserve your spot now!
- Flight in a Vintage 1942 Harvard Warbird
- Jets off from White Waltham Airfield, just outside of London
- If you have the confidence, ask your pilot to demonstrate some aerobatic manoeuvres during the flight
- A warm welcome and pre-flight briefing, as well as a post-flight briefing
- Full safety briefing including an introduction to the Harvard and the controls
- When airborne you will have the opportunity to control the craft
- Aerobatic manoeuvres will be performed if requested
- The Voucher can be shipped to you as a Gift Pack by post.
- Or choose the free, instant e-voucher delivery option.
- We offer same day dispatch, a choice of packaging and free exchanges.
Information
- Minimum age 14
- Under 18s must always be accompanied by an adult
- Hight minimim 5ft 4ins, maximum 6ft 6ins
- Maximum weight 17 stone/ 107.95 kg
- Must be physically fit and agile
- Flights are available year-round, subject to weather conditions.
Minimum Age: 14 years
Minimum Height: 164.59 cm
Maximum Height: 201.17 cm
Maximum Weight: 107.95 kg
- Spectators are welcome to watch take off and land
Locations
- Berkshire
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