What Can I Expect

Tiger Moth flights in Northumberland! We are offering vouchers for 30 and 45-minute aerial adventures in teo genuine 1940s Tiger Moth from historic Eshott Airfield near Morpeth.

You will be taking to the skies over the Northumbrian coast and country in G-EMSY or G-ANEZ, both wonderful ex-RAF Tiger Moths now flying out of Eshott. Experienced pilot Darren and lifelong friend Dave own these two Tiger Moths. And we couldn't put it better ourselves when they say: “Gemsy and Annie are our pride and joy. It's an honour to be their custodians”.

G-EMSY, in her distinctive and very lovely deep brown and silver blue livery, is such a pretty little plane and with a remarkable story. Built in 1940, she was immediately deployed to RAF Luffenham to train WW2 pilots. This was the first post of many in the RAF, until her decommission in 1954.

After several years flying in Germany (Darren and Dave can tell what she got up to in post-war Germany!), she was eventually rediscovered in a barn in Belgium in 1991. A commercial pilot ensured she was lovingly restored to her glorious airworthy condition.

G-ANEZ was built in 1941 and worked as a trainer at Elementary Flying Schools before being demobbed in 1954. A spell as a glider club tug plane on the Isle of Wight followed, before being in various private ownerships for many years. Annie came to join Gemsy at Eshott Airfield in the summer of 2023.

And now best friends Dave, Darren, Gemsy and Annie are all living their best lives operating flights out of Eshott Airfield. As a passenger, you'll get the best view, right up front.

For these nostalgic Tiger Moth flights in Northumberland, you can go up the coast towards Holy Island, or down past Morpeth and the Angel of the North. Or chat with Darren and Dave to come up with your own flight path. Buy your vouchers online from us now.

When Is It Available

• Weekdays and weekend throughout the year
• Flight experiences are subject to availability and weather conditions
• If weather conditions are unsuitable your flight will be rescheduled

Please note: Flights are fully booked for the remainder of the 2024 season. Bookings will resume in April 2025.

Suitable For

• Minimum age 14
• Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
• Maximum weight 18 stone
• Participants must sign a declaration prior to flying

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome to watch your take off and landing from the viewing area
• The airfield is dog friendly, but all dogs must be kept on a lead at all times

Anything Else

• Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear should be worn
• Light snacks and refreshments can be purchased from the onsite café (open Thursday to Sunday) or pre-book a delicious afternoon tea