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Biplane Sightseeing Tour of London

  £230
CWAAN
1¼ hrs
  • Recreate the early years of passenger air travel aboard a De Havilland Dragon Rapide biplane
  • Fly over London at 1,500 feet
  • Unrivalled views of the capital's iconic landmarks
  • Free entry to the Imperial War Museum Duxford
  • A must for anyone who's into aviation history

About

These days air travel is a nightmare of queues, checks and delays - and modern passenger jets are so vast that it's easy to forget you're in the air at all. Recreate the thrill of early air travel with a flight in one of Britain's best loved pre-war aircraft, the De Havilland Dragon Rapide biplane. Taking off from the Imperial War Museum Duxford, you'll fly south to London, enjoying magnificent views from 1,500 feet. First the Millennium Dome appears on the horizon, followed by London's famous skyline. You'll get wonderful views of the capital's landmarks, including Canary Wharf, St Paul's Cathedral, the royal parks and palaces and the meandering Thames. Back on terra firma, you'll get free entry into the Imperial War Museum (and half price entry for any guests) - it's Europe's premier aviation museum, spread over 85 acres and housing classic planes like Spitfires, a B17 and the prototype Concorde.

Locations

  • Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Reviews

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A Wonderful Birthday Present
Mike T
30 Aug 2009
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Excellent service
Roger S
31 May 2008

Key Info

Availability: Most Saturdays and Sundays from March to October (weather permitting) as well as some selected Wednesdays.
Participant Guidelines: Maximum weight is 20 stone and minimum age 16. Disabled customers are welcome (depending on ability), but personal helpers must be on hand to assist the passenger in and out of the aircraft.
Weather: Flying is a weather dependent activity. It is essential that you call the venue after 8.30am on the morning of your flight for a weather check before you set off.
Duration: Your flight will last for approximately one hour and 10 minutes. Please ensure you arrive 15 - 30 minutes before your allotted flight time or call the venue if you are delayed.
Numbers On Day: There will be a maximum of eight passengers on board. The museum is very popular and can get busy on summer weekends and school holidays.
Spectators: Visitors are welcome and offered half price entry rates to the museum. Please note that all spectators have to enter the museum to watch you take off. There's no shelter outside, so bring a brolly if it's raining.
Dress Code: Sunglasses are recommended all year round. If you have a camera and/or a pair of binoculars, bring them along.
Other Info: Regulations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority can affect your rights in the unlikely event of an accident - full details are available from the venue. Take your booking confirmation letter with you on the day in order to participate.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can you advise me exactly where Classic Wings booking office is please? Just to the right of the control tower. And if you pick up a leaflet, Classic Wings are also marked on its map.
  • If the weather looks poor on the day of my flight, who do I call? As instructed in your booking confirmation, it is crucial that you call the venue from 8:30am on 0870 902 6146.
  • What happens when the aircraft is unable to fly? Either Classic Wings or Red Letter Days should contact you to advise in case of cancellation. You can rebook (quoting your details)on 0870 902 6146.
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