Miscellaneous

Can I visit Headcorn Aerodrome?

Can I visit Headcorn Aerodrome?

Entry to the airfield is free most of the time but events are charged at the gate. However, you can turn up any day and enjoy simply the scenery, the coming and goings and the café. Pleasure flights for ordinary people in a light aircraft are great fun and you can book these on the Headcorn Aerodrome website.

Who owns Headcorn Aerodrome?

Jamie Freeman
One of the team is Jamie Freeman (owner of the Aerodrome) who works tirelessly every day to ensure the smooth day to day running of Headcorn Aerodrome. The Aerodrome was purchased at auction by his family back in 1927 and played an important part during the war being used by the RAF and also the USAAF.

Can you take dogs to Headcorn Aerodrome?

Please note there are very limited facilities for spectators and as The Airfield is a working farm no dogs are allowed.

Can you have a ride in a Spitfire?

Our 60-minute Spitfire flight experience has been specifically designed for those who wish to look over the Spitfire’s famous elliptical wings at the famed White Cliffs of Dover or the remarkable Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel Le Ferne.

Can you fly in a Spitfire?

the answer is that you can at Spitfires.com. The Academy is the world’s authority on Spitfire flying. We offer Spitfire experience flights to non-pilots and Spitfire training to pilots. All of our two seat Spitfire flights are incredible experiences whether you are a pilot or not.

Can you pay to fly in a Spitfire?

Fly In A Spitfire Experience This flight experience is the most affordable ‘Fly In A Spitfire’ option in the UK – book now for 2021 flights. Take your Fly In A Spitfire experience from Headcorn Aerodrome, Kent or from North Weald Airfield, Essex.

Where can I fly a Spitfire in the UK?

The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar is a restoration facility dedicated to putting Spitfires back in the air. Up to 13 Spitfires on site we have a 1940 Hawker Hurricane and Battle of Britain veteran Messerschmitt 109 are on view. The tour includes the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a Spitfire.

Can I buy a ride in a Spitfire?