Emotional "Fly A Spitfire" experience from Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar

For my 60th birthday, I had the privilege to fly in a Spitfire above the Kent Countryside. Thanks to www.flyaspitfire.com which is based in Biggin Hill : after the security briefing, we took off with a chase plane in the direction of Leeds Castel. We passed over the Battle of Britain memorial at Capel Le Ferne, the Dover Harbord and Canterbury for a 55 minute flight. I took the commands for 20 minutes during the flight, very sensitive airplane indeed. Big feelings, it was the top of my Bucket List, one of the best days of my life. Spitfire MK9 TE308 was built in June 1944 and flies in the colors of N°457 Royal Australian Air Force, nicknamed the “Grey Nurse Squadron”. A Special thanks to my pilot of the day - Steve Harris - and all my family and friends :)

[@petegriffiths8239]

I watched this video, and thankyou all the guys who make this experience possible. Iv got my eye on this, with a view....

[@Silverfoxmike]

A most wonderful video and so lovely to see emotion and happiness together what a brilliant aircraft the Spitfire is.

[@ianbendall3116]

I know exactly how you felt, I flew ML 295 last Monday. A life long ambition 👌

[@markcoombs7233]

That was so emotional brought a tear to my eye fantastic video congratulations 👍

[@thatsbigdave]

16:38 victory roll 🥹🫶👌

[@user-qd7yl2fr1y]

I flew MJ627 in August. What an honour!

[@pontalis246]

super vidéo !

[@philippedumarest4914]

Te voilà dans les nuages pour un grand moment David, magnifique vole. Bravo....👍

[@vatanenwarbirds]

Merci Philippe, c'était le pied intégral !!!

[@julieosman6902]

Is this the video package the company do for you? If so, it’s great quality! I have just booked this for my husbands 60th

[@vatanenwarbirds]

Yes and no. The company installed two go pro cameras in the cockpit : one in front of me and the other just behind my head. After the flight, they gave me the two originals which I used to make the video. Additional footage provided through a friend which was flying along my « Spit ». A fantastic experience, never to forget. Sure your husband will appreciate 😊

[@luapnosboh7421]

Great video , something ime planning on doin one day

[@fattossa]

Hope i can get to do that one day...

[@nicfewer8393]

My brother is doing this on Monday.

[@knightman4574]

Cool footage! Very cool! Might I suggest for a second YT Channel for this? Cool! Not a pilot as you know I like flying. 😉😎

[@vatanenwarbirds]

Sorry I don't understand very good your suggestion : a YT Chanel, what does it mean please ?

[@knightman4574]

@@vatanenwarbirds Haha! You got me there! I’m typing to fast! I updated my comment if you can see