Fly a Spitfire at Guernsey Airport
Race off into the skies over Guernsey in a legendary Supermarine Spitfire and experience an unforgettable journey above the stunning Channel Islands.
What you’ll experience on your Spitfire flight
The deep aviation history of Guernsey’s World War II airfield sets the stage for the adventure of a lifetime. And this meaningful connection to the past makes your Spitfire flight all the more special.
As you fly, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Guernsey’s stunning coastline, rolling countryside and historic landmarks. The route takes in iconic sights such as Castle Cornet and Fort Le Marchant, showcasing the island’s beauty from a truly unique perspective.
Easily accessible from both the UK and Europe, Guernsey is an ideal location for visitors looking to combine history, scenery and pulse-pounding thrills. This exclusive experience lets you relive aviation history over one of the most picturesque islands in the world.
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The history and heritage of Guernsey
Guernsey entered the world of aviation in World War I when the French established an anti-submarine seaplane base near Castle Cornet.
Civil aviation dates from the 4th of October 1919, when an Avro 536 prototype seaplane settled on the waves off St Peter Port. This flight discharged one passenger, Lt Fulford, who had hitched a lift from Jersey – the aircraft’s first port of call from Southampton.
In 1923, a regular scheduled passenger service was started using a Supermarine Sea Eagle flying boat. Guernsey Airport was officially opened on the 5th of May, 1939 by the Air Minister, Sir Kingsley Wood, who hailed the occasion as the “dawn of a new age”.
4 months after its grand opening, Guernsey Airport was taken over by RAF Coastal Command. But Channel Island Airways continued with a limited service, flying DH 86’s.
No. 48 Squadron RAF flew Avro Ansons on anti-submarine patrols. And later an RAF School of General Reconnaissance operated until June 1940. The Island was occupied by German forces from the 30th June 1940 until it was liberated on 9th May 1945.
A month later, His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived at La Villiaze in an RAF Transport Command Dakota. This was the first time a Queen of England had flown in an aircraft.
Witnessing the scenery from our Spitfire in this beautiful part of the world is an unforgettable experience. The coastal nature reserve stretching from Port Soif to Portinfer Dunes Nature Reserve is breathtaking from above, as are the cliffs at Moulin Huet Bay. And historic landmarks like Castle Cornet and Fort Le Marchant add depth to the landscape, connecting every flight to the island’s rich wartime past.
Other things to do near Guernsey
With its mix of dramatic coastline, wartime history and laid-back beachside culture, it’s easy to turn your Spitfire flight experience into a full island escape.
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