Are there any 2 seater Spitfires?
Well, Spitfires with two seats are incredibly rare. Over 20,000 single seat Spitfires were built, with only a few dozen remaining airworthy today. Creators Supermarine did come up with the concept of a two seater training version of the plane, but none were ever ordered and only one was built.
Can you be a passenger in a Spitfire?
Get up close to one of the most famous British aircraft ever built, the Supermarine Spitfire. From sitting in the cockpit of an airworthy example to a passenger ride in a two seater, there are a range of Spitfire flights to choose from.
When was the first two seater Spitfire built?
1941
A two-seat training version of the Battle of Britain Spitfire was first considered in 1941, but barely a handful of local service conversions were made before 1946.
How many seats does a Spitfire have?
1
Supermarine Spitfire/Number of seats
Why is there a 2 seater Spitfire?
Supermarine had thought, and indeed planned, to make a two seat Spitfire as far back as 1941. The main reason behind this decision was to fast track the process of pilot training. The idea behind this being that two trainees could go up in the Spitfire at the same time.
How many airworthy Spitfires are left?
Fast-forward to present times and how many are left in the world today? Around 240 are known to exist. Of these, around 60 are airworthy. 70-odd are used for static display and around 110 across the world are either held in storage or are being actively restored.
How high can Spitfires fly?
Capable of top speeds of 440 miles (710 km) per hour and ceilings of 40,000 feet (12,200 metres), these were used to shoot down V-1 “buzz bombs.” During World War II, Spitfires were exported in small numbers to Portugal, Turkey, and the Soviet Union, and they were flown by the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe.
Where are Spitfires now?
In 1947 it was transferred to the Royal Hellenic Air Force and later retired to The Hellenic Air Force Museum. In 2018, the aircraft went to the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in the UK to be restored to fly. The Spitfire made its first flight after restoration on 19 January 2020.
Did Spitfires carry bombs?
Spitfires helped to provide air superiority over the Sicily, Italy, and Normandy beachheads and served in the Far East from the spring of 1943. Fighter-bomber versions could carry a 250- or 500-pound (115- or 230-kg) bomb beneath the fuselage and a 250-pound bomb under each wing.
Can you pay to fly in a Spitfire?
Our Fly In A Spitfire experience is a thrilling CAA approved WW2 flight experience of a lifetime in a rare two-seater T9 Spitfire. This flight experience is the most affordable ‘Fly In A Spitfire’ option in the UK – book now for 2021 flights.
Are there any Spitfires that have two seats?
Here’s one of the other two seat Spitfires, with what I believe is known as the ‘Grace’ cockpit conversion. The original Irish two seater had the second cockpit raised up from the first in a large bubble canopy. Also attached is a picture of the first Blenheim after its crash due to a rich mixture cut during a touch and go.
What kind of aircraft was the Supermarine Spitfire?
P7350, a wartime veteran which today flies with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight in the UK The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force along with many other Allied countries throughout the Second World War and afterwards into the 1950s as both a front line fighter and also in secondary roles.
Where can I fly a Spitfire in Kent?
With it’s large windows our modern ‘Airvan’ sightseeing aircraft provides breathtaking views of the local area. Various flight routes are available including trips over Kent or the White Cliffs at Beachy Head or Dover.
Can You book a Spitfire flight with aerial collective?
You can book a Spitfire flight with Aerial Collective, discover how it feels for real, and create a moment in time you’ll never forget. We operate two, two-seater Spitfires, both of which are lovingly maintained by the Aircraft Restoration Company on site and who both saw action in World War II.
