Steve's Spitfire Flight from Biggin Hill to Beachy Head, Sussex, England HD

I was very lucky to fly Spitfire MJ627 from Biggin Hill hangar in October 2018 on a perfect morning. Piloted by Jeremy - and occasionally by me - we flew South over the beautiful patchwork quilt of the Sussex Weald countryside and along the stunning Seven Sisters coastal cliffs to Beachy Head, with a few inversions along the way including a victory roll! The Rolls Royce V-12 27 litre Merlin engine enveloped the plane - and me too. The whole thing was amazing and gave just a small glimpse of what it must have been like for those brave young pilots. Film includes take off, beautiful scenery, aerobatics and landing with a musical backdrop
Film by Steve Poole Camera - GoPro and Diane Poole
Music: Air to the Throne (Doug Maxwell)
Beth (Vyen) Flickering (Vyen)
Dirty Mac (Endless Love)
Soaring High (Biz Baz Studio)
Background:
The Spitfire was designed by Reginald Mitchell who never lived to see its role in the war. Spitfire MJ627 was built at Castle Bromwich in 1943 and entered service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) serving with the RAF. Only two days after entering service, MJ627 destroyed a Messerschmitt Me 109 over Arnhem whilst flown by P/O Sidney Bregman. Beyond its kill, MJ627 has a well-documented wartime history with numerous ground attack, bomber escort and patrol missions being recorded.
In 1950 the plane was converted to a 2 seater. MJ627 now resides at Biggin Hill Heritage hangar where Spitfires and other WW2 planes are restored and maintained. This costs a lot!
Further information flyaspitfire.com/

[@64hawki]

Bloody Marvellous...........

[@anthonylea590]

I flew on 29th March 2018 for my 70th Birthday present from my wife. The weather was closing in so it was a bit harum -scarum. I too got to fly with gentle manoeuvres. Wingtip turn over Beachy Head and then a pass over the Dieppe ferry to give the passengers a cheer, and then back up to Detling and then a victory roll over the M26 and back to Biggin. 45 minutes was all too short, but I relive regularly in my mind. The tour round the museum was incredible, and then we went for a meal in the pub which used to be the pilots' pub after the day was done. Well done Jeremy you made an old man complete. Thank you my darling wife.

[@Croonedaway]

Glad you had such a fabulous day!

[@barryjatkinson]

Which pub is that please?

[@edwardng1496]

I am coming! This is on my bucket list, too. Thanks for posting.

[@thatsbigdave]

Been there myself and until you do it nothing comes close to the feeling etc, the smell of old plane/oil inside the cockpit and considering its sounds absolutely amazing from outside it sounds like a bag of nails when sat inside. Truly the best thing i ever did, and if it dont bring your eyes to tears flying down the cliffs then it defo will when you do a victory roll 🥹

[@Thumpstring]

Wow... what an experience - simply stunning!!

[@Croonedaway]

I'm still reliving it!

[@BrushCountryAg06]

That SOUND… 🔥❤️🔥

[@raff.7210]

❤❤

[@s3ra9h1m]

Absolutely amazing!

[@Croonedaway]

Thank you!

[@jayrermars8493]

Fantastic video. What a thrill! Thanks for sharing the experience with us.

[@Croonedaway]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@porticoman]

I live in the flight path for Biggin Hill. Spitfires and (occasionally) Hurricanes fly over my house, undercarriage down. I’ve wondered if the tandem Spitfire rides are worth the expenditure. This has answered my question. An unequivocal YES. It looked amazing. I’m in.

[@Croonedaway]

It definitely is! You only live once, you can't take it with you, it's less than the instant depreciation on a new car when it leaves the garage and it's a 'high' that never leaves you! And you're helping to keep these beauts flying because it costs a lot to do so

[@adrianh332]

@@Croonedaway I heard it's anything from £2000 up to £10,000 depending on the package that's well beyond the reach of many. Glad you had a memorable experience though that's great👍

[@pinkyman5155]

I would have preferred the canopy back to get the full experience

[@spigot993]

That is wonderful, but REALLY no need for the music; the Merlin is providing that.

[@infinite2246]

Did the aircraft have a second controller stick in the back? Where you aloud to take control for a brief second?

[@Croonedaway]

Yes, dual controls. I had control for about 10 minutes but no aerobatics! The pilot was excellent and depending on the flight length (mine was 45 mins) you could possibly ask for more

[@infinite2246]

@@Croonedaway what an experience! Have you seen the new MK IV spitfire in MFS2020? Looks absolutely stunning! Hopefully one day I’ll get a chance to fly in one🤞

[@Croonedaway]

@@infinite2246 No I haven't. The behind the scenes tour of Biggin Hill is brilliant too, although you're not allowed to take photos of the BoB memorial flight planes

[@nickbrylka-mee6917]

Are the cameras from and rear facing?

[@Croonedaway]

Yes - GoPro as you are not allowed normal cameras for safety

[@dingo5827]

Kill the music- lets just hear the engine from Rolls Royce