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Spitfire Pilot Experience – 40 Minute T-6 Harvard Warbird Flight
Train Like an RAF Fighter Pilot
Experience the ultimate Spitfire Pilot Experience and discover what it was like to train as a fighter pilot during the Second World War.
Long before they flew the legendary Spitfire into combat, RAF pilots learned their trade in the North American T-6 Harvard. This powerful military trainer prepared thousands of young airmen for the demands of aerial warfare and became one of the most respected training aircraft ever built.
Today, you can experience the same aircraft and discover why the Harvard was considered the final stepping stone before operational fighter aircraft.
The Aircraft That Trained Spitfire Pilots
The T-6 Harvard earned a reputation for being demanding, powerful and incredibly rewarding to fly. In his famous memoir First Light, Battle of Britain pilot Geoffrey Wellum described the Harvard as a “difficult little beast” that taught pilots the harsh realities of military aviation.
Many future Spitfire and Hurricane pilots learned their skills in the Harvard before progressing to front-line fighter squadrons.
If you could master the Harvard, you could fly almost anything.
Your Spitfire Pilot Experience
After a comprehensive briefing from your instructor pilot, you’ll climb aboard the legendary T-6 Harvard and strap into the rear cockpit.
As the engine roars into life, you’ll experience the sights, sounds and sensations that thousands of RAF pilots experienced during wartime training.
Once airborne, you’ll have the opportunity to take control of the aircraft yourself under the supervision of your instructor.
During your Spitfire Pilot Experience, you’ll learn basic military flying techniques whilst experiencing the unique handling characteristics of this iconic warbird.
Experience Extreme Warbird Aerobatics
No Spitfire Pilot Experience would be complete without experiencing the incredible performance of the Harvard.
Your instructor will demonstrate a series of exciting manoeuvres which may include:
- Aileron Rolls
- Half Cubans
- Derry Turns
- Inside Loops
- Steep Combat Turns
- Military Evasive Manoeuvres
Experience forces of up to 3g and discover what wartime fighter pilots experienced during advanced flying training.
If aerobatics aren’t for you, the flight can be tailored to your preferences.
What Happens On The Day?
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by the team before meeting your instructor pilot.
Your experience includes:
- Aircraft familiarisation
- Safety briefing
- Opportunity to fly the Harvard yourself
- One-to-one instruction from an experienced pilot
- Extreme aerobatic demonstration
- Historic WWII aviation experience
The total experience lasts approximately one hour, with around 40 minutes spent flying.
Optional Extras
Make your flight even more memorable with our optional upgrades:
- HD Video Recording
- Smoke System Upgrade
- Additional Flying Time
- Exclusive T6 Harvard Merchandise
Why Choose T6 Harvard?
At T6 Harvard Ltd, we’re passionate about preserving aviation history and sharing it with future generations.
You may also enjoy our Fighter Mission Experience, Extreme Vintage Warbird Experience, Dam Buster Flight Experience and Harvard Hurricane Formation Flight.
For more information on the aircraft and the pilots who flew them, visit the RAF Museum and Imperial War Museums.
Participant Guidelines
- Minimum age: 16 years
- Maximum height: 6ft 5in
- Maximum weight: 18 stone (115kg)
- Participants must be able to enter and exit the aircraft unaided
Book Your Spitfire Pilot Experience Today
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, aviation fanatic or thrill-seeker, this unforgettable Spitfire Pilot Experience offers a rare opportunity to fly the very aircraft that trained generations of RAF fighter pilots.
Take the controls of a genuine T-6 Harvard and discover why it became one of the most important military training aircraft of World War II.