Step back in time to the 1930s with a companion as you board a De Havilland Dragon Rapide flight for two over London, departing from the historic Duxford Airfield. Although this beautifully compact and well restored plane will take you back a fair few centuries as you look out through the struts and double silver wings, there will be no avoiding the sprawling London skyline as you gently float at 90 knots above it. This flight path will take you all along the Lea Valley towards London as you are treated to panoramic views over well known landmarks such as the O2, the towers of Canary Wharf, St Pauls and even the Houses of Parliament. Contrasting the old against the new in a spectacular way, this flight experience will make you see the city from a different perspective as you reflect on how much it has changed since the 1930s when the Dragon Rapide’s were first being used in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. After all, if this type of plane was good enough for King Edward VIII who owned one, it’s probably worth a trip in too, don’t you think?. Not only will you be treated to incredible views across the city, but this ticket also includes entry to the IWM Duxford so you and the rest of the family can make a day of it, and continue learning about aviation history until your heart's content. This is the perfect experience for history lovers, aviation enthusiasts and those who love the City of London and want to see it in style from new heights.
A 1930s Dragon Rapide flight over London
Take off from Duxford and head along Lea Valley
See all the famous Thames-side landmarks
Return flight time is around 70 minutes
After take-off from Duxford, the Dragon Rapide will turn South and follow the course of the Lea Valley towards London
It won't be long before the world famous landmarks appear on the horizon, the vision gives a true period feel as you look out through the struts and double silver wings of your aircraft
Approaching the city from the east, you will first recognise modern structures, such as the O2 Arena and the towers of Canary Wharf
Up the River Thames, historic London reveals itself with Tower Bridge, St Paul's and, with permission from air traffic control, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
With the gentle speed of the aircraft, there is plenty of time to enjoy the bird's eye perspective
Please allow two to three hours for this experience
Actual flight time is approximately 70 minutes
Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire
This activity is suitable for all ages
Passengers will need to be able to climb a couple of steps to get into the vintage aircraft
Flat shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended
Minimum Age: 6 years
Maximum Weight: 127.00 kg
A visit to IWM Duxford is a day out in itself so leave plenty of time to look around the museum. There is a restaurant and two cafes on site
All quoted flight times are chock to chock
Flights take place March - October every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday
All flights departs from and return to Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire, adjacent to junction 10 of the M11
Don't forget the experience includes free entry to IWM Duxford and half price entry for accompanying spectators
Spectators are welcome to come and watch take off and landing however it is necessary to enter IWM Duxford to watch the flight
Entry to IWN Duxford is compulsory for participants and accompanying guests. Guests will enjoy half price entry to the site, children under 5 go free
There is a restaurant and Cafe on site providing food and refreshments
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