Aerial Collective

Historic Fighter Flights from Duxford

Aerial Collective is a British company based at Duxford Airfield in Cambridge that organises passenger flights aboard vintage fighter aircraft. Its activity focuses on aerial experiences in legendary Second World War aircraft, departing from the airfield's own facilities and entering Battle of Britain airspace.

Available Flight Experiences

The company's catalogue includes individual and formation flights in several historic aircraft models:

• Spitfire: individual flights, formation flights for two or more people and simulated combat flights (dogfight) against a Buchon '109'.
• Hurricane: individual flights, formation flights alongside a Spitfire and simulated combat against a Buchon '109'.
• P-51 Mustang: individual flights, formation flights with a Spitfire and simulated combat against a Buchon '109'.
• Lysander and Blenheim: limited edition experiences, exclusive to Aerial Collective, with limited availability.
• Bespoke flights: the possibility of designing a personalised aerial experience.

The company also sells gift vouchers for the Spitfire, Hurricane and Mustang experiences.

What the Experience Includes

According to the company's information, each booked flight includes a series of complementary services:

• Complimentary airborne footage of the flight.
• Free entry to the IWM Duxford museum for the passenger and two guests, with reduced price for an unlimited number of additional guests.
• A physical welcome pack sent upon booking, with a gift bag and an Aerial Collective log book.
• Flight suit, gloves and vintage-style flying helmet.
• A pre-flight safety briefing at the company's hangars.
• Headset communication with the pilot throughout the flight.
• Private viewing area at the airfield for up to four accompanying guests.
• The option of aerobatics, subject to the aircraft chosen and pilot discretion.
• Access to the aircraft for the passenger and their guests after the flight, with the opportunity to take photographs.
• Complimentary refreshments, including hot and cold drinks.
• Access to a café, restaurant and children's play area.

Duxford Airfield as a Base

Aerial Collective operates from Duxford, an airfield that was an RAF base and which the company describes as the first RAF airfield to receive the Spitfire. Today it houses, according to its presentation, the largest number of airworthy Spitfires on one site. The field was home to Douglas Bader and the filming location for the 1969 film Battle of Britain, and it is home to the Imperial War Museums. The company highlights that the airfield is easily accessible from Cambridge and London and is suitable for family visits.

Pilots and Crew

The company has its own team of pilots and crew, presented on its website along with the history of the airfield and No. 19 Squadron. The aircraft fleet is displayed in its hangar.

Location and Contact

Building 425, Duxford Airfield, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR · Phone: 01223 653830 · Email: info@aerialcollective.co.uk