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The Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, on the famous Battle of Britain airfield, is a restoration facility dedicated to putting Spitfires back in the air. Alongside sometimes as many as 13 Spitfires in the hangar there is a Hurricane and a Messerschmitt 109 to see. Biggin ‘on the Bump’ played a major role in the battle and there is a small museum on the airfield explaining its role and history.
Typically there are a number of ongoing restorations in progress in the Hangar and there might even be parts such as complete wings in manufacture. You will see what goes into putting a Spitfire back in the air, how they are maintained and what is involved in their day-to-day operation. You may have seen the TV documentary which featured the recommissioning of a Spitfire for the Greek Air Force by the Heritage Hangar.
The Hangar also offers flights in a two-seater Spitfire but these are not included in the tour on this occasion.
The tour is limited to 20 and booking will be in order of application.
09.15 Meet for coffee at the Churchill Café, Maitland View, TN16 3BN
09.45 Drive round the Perimeter Road to the Heritage Hangar
10.00 Guided Tour of the hangars
12.00 Drive to The Old Jail pub, Jail Lane – TN16 3AX for lunch at own expense
12.30 Lunch
After lunch – disperse or visit the Biggin Hill Museum
Cost £55 – to book please click here