What Can I Expect

Take a vintage De Havilland Dragon Rapide flight over London! Taking off from historic Duxford, you will enjoy over an hour of flying time in this wonderful aircraft for an amazing sightseeing journey over the Cambridgeshire countryside to the capital and back.

In its heyday during the 1930s, the Dragon Rapide was one of the most luxurious compact airliners flying. The aeroplane offered comfort and style in the skies for the rich and famous, with illustrious owners including King Edward VIII.

Now you can sample the golden age of flying for yourself in this meticulously restored example of the much-loved vintage British aeroplane. Each of the eight seats in the Rapide’s passenger cabin has its own window on the world and you can look forward to superb views as the aircraft flies at just 1500 feet and a gentle 90 knots.

After departing from Duxford, you’ll head along the Lea Valley towards London, with its panorama of historic sites and modern landmarks. You'll pass over the 2012 Olympic Village and Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament, even seeing Buckingham Palace from your seat.

And we have to say, it's not just the views that have the wow factor on this experience. The fact that you are looking down on them all from an historic Dragon Rapide makes it all the more special!

Friends and family wanting to come and watch your big day can do so, when they buy a general admission ticket for IWM Duxford, which are offered at reduced prices.

At the end of your Dragon Rapide flight over London, you will be able to buy souvenirs of your journey. What's more, admission to the museum is included for every flyer, so you can make it a proper aviation-themed day out filled with flying nostalgia.

When Is It Available

• Flights take place March - October every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday
• All flights departs from and return to Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire, adjacent to junction 10 of the M11

Suitable For

• Maximum weight limit is 20 stone
• This activity is suitable for all ages
• Passengers will need to be able to climb a couple of steps to get into the vintage aircraft
• Flat shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to come and watch take off and landing however it is necessary to enter IWM Duxford to watch the flight
• Entry to IWN Duxford is compulsory for participants and accompanying guests. Guests will enjoy half price entry to the site, children under 5 go free
• There is a restaurant and Cafe on site providing food and refreshments

Anything Else

• A visit to IWM Duxford is a day out in itself so leave plenty of time to look around the museum. There is a restaurant and two cafes on site
• All quoted flight times are chock to chock