RAF100 Spitfires at Biggin Hill

Saluting RAF100 – Spitfires at Biggin Hill

Saluting RAF100. Don’t be surprised if you hear the glorious sound of Merlin engines filling the skies above Biggin Hill Airport on Sunday 1st April 2018. This is the day the Royal Air Force turns 100 years old. The RAF Benevolent Fund along with the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar, will be hosting its own private memorial event at the airport. Formation flying WW2 classics in the skies above Biggin A trio of Spitfires will be flying formation at Biggin Hill on the 1st April. Leading will be Spitfire TR9 MJ627, which regularly operates two seater Spitfire flights out of historic...

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What’s it like flying in a helicopter?

So you’ve been bought a helicopter experience from Intotheblue.co.uk but what’s it really like flying in a helicopter? If you’ve never experienced rotary flight before, you could, understandably, be a little nervous before take-off.

With the help of those that have flown in a helicopter already, we’ve put together a rundown of what to expect when you go flying in a helicopter for the first time.

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How To Become a Glider Pilot in the UK

Being described as one of the “coolest flying experiences” by many aviation aficionados, it’s obvious that gliding is becoming more and more popular every year, especially among those looking for a thrilling experience! Whether you’re interested to know how gliders really work or you’re looking to become a glider pilot, we’ve put together this handy guide that outlines all your gliding questions!

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Fly a helicopter from an historic Sussex airfield

[caption id="attachment_355" align="alignright" width="250"] Imagine flying in a helicopter over this beautiful Grade II listed terminal building![/caption] We're rather pleased about signing up this new helicopter centre based at Shoreham Airport, as it's an airfield steeped in history and offering incredible views of the adjacent coastline, Lancing College and the South Downs. As if the excitement of actually going up in a helicopter (and flying the thing!) wasn't enough to get you all excited, the airfield is always busy, has excellent facilities and a range of helicopter lessons that will entertain the whole family. For those even vaguely interested in...

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The ITB staff go air-sphereing!

[caption id="attachment_309" align="alignright" width="250"] Into the Blue big boss and after sales manager go airsphereing[/caption] Every now and then, the Big Boss here at Into the Blue let's us go on a little jolly to try out the new activities we're selling and the other week  a car load of us headed up to Milton Keynes to have a go at Air Sphereing. Leaving from Into the Blue HQ in Biggin Hill, Kent, it actually only took us less than two hours to get to the venue in the middle of Milton Keynes. The centre was purpose-built for indoor skydiving,...

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