Extreme T6 Harvard aerobatic warbird flight
Full aerobatics, evasive manoeuvres & hands-on WWII flying
The Extreme Vintage Warbird Experience is the ultimate WWII flying experience. You will loop, roll and pull through the sky just like a wartime fighter pilot.
Step into living history and relive the intensity of the Battle of Britain as you experience the adrenaline, precision and skill required to fly a real WWII advanced trainer in combat-style conditions.
This is our best-selling warbird experience and the closest you will get to authentic WWII fighter training in the UK.
Whatโs included in the Extreme Vintage Warbird Experience
Air Experience Flight โ PPL Exercise 3. Your flight counts as a genuine flying lesson and can be logged in your pilot logbook (where applicable).
Pre-flight briefing
Your instructor will walk you through the aircraft, safety procedures, mission profile and what to expect once airborne.
Take the controls
After take-off, youโll be handed control of the aircraft, flying the T6 Harvard yourself under expert instruction.
Combat-style evasive manoeuvres
Your instructor will demonstrate WWII fighter-style reactions and evasive manoeuvres, showing how pilots responded to enemy attack. Full aerobatic sequence (conditions permitting)
Your pilot will demonstrate classic WWII training manoeuvres, including:
Loop
Aileron Roll
Barrel Roll
Cuban Eight
These are the same manoeuvres taught to trainee pilots in the 1940s.
Photographs with the aircraft
A perfect opportunity to capture your day as a wartime aviatorโideal for memories, gifts and social media.
Optional extended flying time
Want more time in the air? (Most people do.)
Additional 10-minute blocks can be added after landing at ยฃ199 per 10 minutes.
A combat-inspired experience youโll never forget
This is more than an aerobatic flightโitโs a high-energy, immersive dive into WWII fighter training.
Youโll feel:
The G-forces
The precision
The raw power
If you want the most intense, adrenaline-filled warbird experience we offer, this is it.
Who this experience is perfect for
Thrill-seekers wanting full aerobatics
Pilots who want real hands-on flying
Aviation enthusiasts chasing a true WWII experience
Gift buyers looking for a guaranteed โwowโ moment
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FAQ
How long is the Extreme Vintage Warbird Experience?
The flight duration includes airborne aerobatics and hands-on flying, 20 minutes from taxi to shut down of the aircraft. Optional extensions are available.
Do I get to fly the aircraft?
Yesโafter take-off youโll fly the Harvard yourself, guided by your instructor.
Is this suitable for non-pilots?
Absolutely. No previous flying experience is required.
Are aerobatics guaranteed?
They are planned but subject to weather, airspace and safety considerations on the day.
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