Fighter Jet Experiences With The UK's Only Approved Operator

"Fighter Jet Experience"

Fly a Fighter Jet

Be a fighter pilot for the day and experience real “Top Gun”-style flying with Jet Legends. Take on the Mach Loop in an ex-military Strikemaster jet, departing from Hawarden Airfield, near Chester, and flying at low level through the Welsh valleys, below the mountain tops.

Mach Loop experiences start from £4,295 per person, with the opportunity to experience aerobatic and combat manoeuvres and take the controls yourself on the return to Hawarden. Extend your adventure with the Mach Loop and A5 Pass experience from £5,695.

We also offer fighter jet experiences from North Weald Airfield, Essex, starting at £2,995, with opportunities for hands-on flying and aerobatic manoeuvres. Our Strikemaster experiences are approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, with participation subject to the passenger entry requirements.

Secure your 2027 flying date with a deposit, with the balance due 30 days before you fly.

30 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – FLIGHT

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35 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET - MACH LOOP

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35 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – MAXIMUM G

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40 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET - HIGH SPEED TOUR

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35 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET - FORMATION AND COMBAT

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30 MINUTE RED ARROWS STYLE FORMATION FOR TWO

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30 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – FLIGHT EXPERIENCE (NORTH WEALD)

Fly a Fighter Jet experiences now available with the only Civil Aviation Authority approved operator, Jet Legends. Be a fighter pilot for the day, experience real “Top Gun” style flying in an Ex-Military Strikemaster jet aircraft.. If you are ready to be a fighter pilot for the day, select your date now!

Pay just £999 deposit to secure your 2027 flight – Click on ‘Buy & Book’ below to buy and book your flying date
Click on ‘Buy a Voucher’ to purchase a flight voucher & make a flight booking at a later date

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Fly in an ex-military Strikemaster jet from our base at North Weald Airfield, Essex. This Strikemaster jet experience is the only one of its kind available in the UK and is fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The experience will last for around 30 minutes, with 20 minutes airborne.
All flights include a detailed pre-flight briefing, covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures. All passengers will be fully kitted out with high quality military flying clothing and equipment and receive a comprehensive briefing on the LIVE ejection seats. You will be given the opportunity to discuss and plan the route and content of your flight with your Jet Legends pilot, to ensure you get everything you want out of your time in the Strikemaster jet. Your flight will be operated from the 2000-meter tarmac runway at North Weald, which was once home to the RAF Red Arrows predecessors, the Black Arrows. You will have the opportunity to experience a range of aerobatic and combat manoeuvres, pulling as much as 4.5g. Additionally, you will be offered the chance to fly the aircraft yourself and you will take home a signed print of ‘your Strikemaster’ as a lasting reminder of your experience. In-flight video options and flight length extensions are available to pre-book online, or upgrade on the day.

35 MINUTE MACH LOOP FIGHTER JET EXPERIENCE (HAWARDEN – WALES)

Don’t just watch the Mach Loop. Experience it from the cockpit. Take your place in an ex-military Strikemaster jet for an unforgettable flight through the Welsh valleys with Jet Legends. Departing from Hawarden Airfield, near Chester, you’ll fly below the mountain tops and follow the contours of the world-famous Mach Loop. Experience the G-forces, the scenery and the thrill of low-level jet flying for yourself.

2027 dates available to book now – £4,295 per person.
Secure your flying date with a £999 deposit, with the balance due 30 days before you fly.
Mach Loop dates book quickly. Select your preferred date now to secure your place.
Date-specific bookings only. We do not sell vouchers for this experience – please choose your flying date when booking.

£4,295 Buy & Book Your Mach Loop Flight

YOUR MACH LOOP EXPERIENCE

Fly the Mach Loop in an ex-military Strikemaster jet on a UK Civil Aviation Authority-approved experience. Your flight experience lasts approximately 35 minutes, including 25 minutes airborne. Taking off from Hawarden, you’ll head south-west through Wales at low level, flying along the valleys and below the mountain tops to complete a lap of the Mach Loop.

Feel the G-forces build as your pilot follows the contours, with manoeuvres reaching up to 4.5G. On the return to Hawarden, you’ll have the opportunity to experience aerobatic and combat manoeuvres, as well as the chance to take the controls and fly the Strikemaster yourself under your pilot’s guidance.

Your experience includes a detailed pre-flight briefing covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures. You’ll be equipped with military flying clothing and equipment and receive a comprehensive briefing on the aircraft’s live ejection seats. Before departure, you’ll discuss the route and content of your flight with your Jet Legends pilot.

After your flight, take home a signed print of your Strikemaster as a lasting reminder of the experience. Optional in-flight video is also available to pre-book or purchase on the day.

EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE: ADD THE A5 PASS

Make more of your time in the jet with the Mach Loop & A5 Pass upgrade. After completing the Mach Loop, continue north towards Snowdonia, following the A5 and flying through the A5 Pass before turning east towards Hawarden. More valleys, more mountain scenery and an extended low-level route to remember.

Add the A5 Pass for £1,400 – £5,695 per person for the combined Mach Loop & A5 Pass experience.

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30 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – RED ARROWS STYLE FORMATION EXPERIENCE (NORTH WEALD)

Fly in one of a pair of ex-military Strikemaster jets from our base at North Weald Airfield, Essex. This Strikemaster jet formation flying experience is the only one of its kind available in the UK and is fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The experience will last for around 30 minutes, with 20 minutes airborne.
You will be able to experience ‘Red Arrow’ style formation flying. Fly alongside a member of your family, a friend or another jet enthusiast and experience up to 4.5 G during formation display and aerobatic sequences. You will have a unique experience, during a flight tailored to your requirements, sitting alongside one of our highly experienced, CAA approved, ex-military display pilots. All flights include a detailed pre-flight briefing, covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures. All passengers will be fully kitted out with high quality military flying clothing and equipment and receive a comprehensive briefing on the LIVE ejection seats. You will be given the opportunity to discuss and plan the route and content of your flight with your Jet Legends pilot, to ensure you get everything you want out of your time in the Strikemaster jet. Your flight will be operated from the 2000-meter tarmac runway at North Weald, which was once home to the RAF Red Arrows predecessors, The Black Arrows. While airborne, you will be offered the chance to fly the aircraft yourself and you will take home a signed print of ‘your Strikemaster’ as a lasting reminder of your experience. In-flight video options and flight length extensions are available to pre-book online, or upgrade on the day. The price is per person and only a limited number of dates are available for this unique experience, so check now to see if there is a date that works for you.

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from £7390 Buy & Book For Two

35 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – MAXIMUM G EXPERIENCE (NORTH WEALD)

Fly in an ex-military Strikemaster jet from our base at North Weald Airfield, Essex. This Strikemaster jet experience is the only one of its kind available in the UK and is fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. This ‘Maximum G Experience’ includes additional time to experience and fly sustained high G, aerobatic and combat manoeuvres, and plenty of opportunity for you to get some hands-on flying experience of the aircraft. The experience will last for around 35 minutes, with 25 minutes airborne.

All flights include a detailed pre-flight briefing, covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures. All passengers will be fully kitted out with high quality military flying clothing and equipment and receive a comprehensive briefing on the LIVE ejection seats. You will be given the opportunity to discuss and plan the route and content of your flight with your Jet Legends pilot, to ensure you get everything you want out of your time in the Strikemaster jet. Your flight will be operated from the 2000-meter tarmac runway at North Weald, which was once home to the RAF Red Arrows predecessors, The Black Arrows. and you will take home a signed print of ‘your Strikemaster’ as a lasting reminder of your experience. In-flight video options and flight length extensions are available to pre-book online, or upgrade on the day.

from £3695 Buy & Book

from £3695 Buy a Voucher

35 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – FORMATION AND COMBAT EXPERIENCE (NORTH WEALD)

Fly in one of a pair of ex-military Strikemaster jets from our base at North Weald Airfield, Essex. This is the ultimate Strikemaster jet formation flying experience and is the only one of its kind available in the UK, fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The experience will last for around 35 minutes, with 25 minutes airborne.
You will be able to experience ‘Red Arrow’ style formation flying and high G combat manoeuvres. Fly alongside a member of your family, a friend or another jet enthusiast and experience up to 4.5 G during formation display, aerobatic and combat sequences. You will have a unique experience, during a flight tailored to your requirements, sitting alongside one of our highly experienced, CAA approved, ex-military fast-jet and display pilots. All flights include a detailed pre-flight briefing, covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures. All passengers will be fully kitted out with high quality military flying clothing and equipment and receive a comprehensive briefing on the LIVE ejection seats.
You will be given the opportunity to discuss and plan the route and content of your flight with your Jet Legends pilot, to ensure you get everything you want out of your time in the Strikemaster jet. Your flight will be operated from the 2000-meter tarmac runway at North Weald, which was once home to the RAF Red Arrows predecessors, The Black Arrows. While airborne, you will be offered the chance to fly the aircraft yourself and you will take home a signed print of ‘your Strikemaster’ as a lasting reminder of your experience. In-flight video options and flight length extensions are available to pre-book online, or upgrade on the day.
The price is per person and only a limited number of dates are available for this unique experience, so check now to see if there is a date that works for you.

from £4395 Buy & Book

from £4395 Buy a Voucher

40 MINUTE EX-MILITARY JET – HIGH SPEED TOUR (NORTH WEALD)

Fly in an ex-military Strikemaster jet from our base at North Weald Airfield, Essex. This Strikemaster jet experience is the only high-speed jet passenger experience available in the UK and is fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Get to experience high speed flight up to 400 mph in our ex-military Strikmaster aircraft. Design and fly a route of your choice with our highly experience ex-military pilots. Tour the coast of Kent, Essex or Suffolk at high speed. Chose a flight to the White Cliffs of Dover or take a tour of the Suffolk coast to Southwold. Get hands-on flying and manoeuvres of your choice pulling up to 4.5 G. The experience will last for around 40 minutes, with 30 minutes airborne.
All flights include a detailed pre-flight briefing, covering the aircraft, equipment and safety procedures. All passengers will be fully kitted out with high quality military flying clothing and equipment and receive a comprehensive briefing on the LIVE ejection seats. You will be given the opportunity to discuss and plan the route and content of your flight with your Jet Legends pilot, to ensure you get everything you want out of your time in the Strikemaster jet. Your flight will be operated from the 2000-meter tarmac runway at North Weald, which was once home to the RAF Red Arrows predecessors, The Black Arrows. After your flight, you will take home a signed print of ‘your Strikemaster’ as a lasting reminder of your experience. In-flight video options and flight length extensions are available to pre-book online, or upgrade on the day.

from £4395 Buy & Book

from £4395 Buy a Voucher

ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at North Weald airfield, proceed to ‘The Squadron’. The guard house have printed maps of the airfield and offer valuable guidance about driving around the active airfield to The Squadron Venue. Once you reach the Squadron, please proceed for check-in where you will be greeted by the Jet Legends staff.

YOUR AIRCRAFT

The BAC Strikemaster is a weaponised counter-insurgency and light attack aircraft. The ultimate development of the Jet Provost and predecessor to the Hawk, the Strikemaster is equipped with an uprated Rolls-Royce Viper turbo-jet engine, a strengthened airframe and wing hard-points and fuel tanks together with a completely new communications and navigational system in the cockpit alongside dual ejection seats.

PHOTO AND VIDEO

The Strikemaster aircraft you will be flying in is equipped with a number of cameras. The footage from these cameras can be purchased as an extra any time up to the time of your flight. Loose articles and personal cameras cannot be taken onboard the aircraft for safety reasons. Spectators and family members are welcome to take photos and videos from the ample viewing areas assigned at North Weald Airfield

BAC Strikemaster Fighter Jet

General Statistics

Crew: 2
Powerplant: 1 × Rolls-Royce Viper Mk.535 turbojet, 3,140 lbf thrust
Maximum speed: 481 mph at 18,000 ft
Stall speed: 98 mph flaps down
Top speed: 518 mph
Range: 1,350 mi
Combat range: 145 mi combat radius: with 3,000 lb weapons, lo-lo-lo profile
Service ceiling: 40,000 ft
Rate of climb: 5,250 ft/min
Guns: 2× 7.62 mm machine guns with 550 rounds each
Hardpoints: 4 (2 per wing) with a capacity of 3,000 lb (1,400 kg) of bombs, machine gun pods, air-to-ground rocket pods, fuel drop tanks, and napalm tanks.

Pilots

As with Aero Legends, you’ll be flying with the elite. Our pilots are some of the very best in the world having flown with the Red Arrows, as RAF fast jet pilots and Military instructors.

Jet Legends is led by Sean Chiddention, a previous member of the Red Arrows, Jaguar Pilot and Officer Commanding Central Flying School Examining Wing. In the Red Arrows Sean flew as numbers 2, 7 and 6, completing final year as Leader of the Synchro Pair and flew a total of 343 public displays.

Joining Sean is Charlie Brown, a familiar face from Aero Legends. As well as some 2000 hours in Spitfires, Charlie brings with him extensive Jet, Instructional and passenger flying experience amassed from 39 years with the Royal Air Force. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our pilots, ensuring you are always in safe hands!

Location

Aero Legends operate flying experiences from our historic and newly refurbished facility, ‘The Squadron’ at North Weald Airfield

North Weald Airfield was an important fighter station during the First and Second World War, specifically the Battle of Britain when it was known as the RAF Station RAF North Weald. North Weald Airfield was established in the summer of 1916 during the First World War by the Royal Flying Corps which later became Royal Air Force. During the interwar period, the RAF built large hangars and accommodation for the RAF personnel. North Weald Airfield played an important part in the air defence strategy for the United Kingdom during the Second World War.

Initially Hawker Hurricanes were deployed at the airfield, alongside Bristol Blenheim night fighters. The Hurricanes from North Weald saw action over the beaches of Dunkirk and played a key role in the Battle of Britain. In 1940, two American Eagle Squadrons moved into North Weald supplied with Spitfires. A couple of years later, Norwegian squadrons were reassigned to the airfield.

Following the war, jet fighter squadrons were based at North Weald. The sight of Gloster Meteors and de Havilland Vampire fighters in the west Essex skies was commonplace from 1949. The last front line combat unit, No. 111 Squadron RAF flying Hawker Hunters, the famous Black Arrows of 22 loop formation fame, left North Weald in 1958. North Weald Airfield now offers our passengers year round flying capability from its two long Tarmac runways, iconic original World War Two infrastructure and spectacular views over London immediately after take off.

WHAT DO OUR CUSTOMERS THINK?

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   Melissa Richards 
 October 21, 2026
 
 
  Absolutely brilliant experience flying the Harvard with Aero Legends. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, really worked hard to tailor the flight to what I wanted and just provide a first class experience overall.

The pilot, Phil, was so friendly and made me feel completely at ease with the flight. I still can’t quite believe I have experienced barrel rolls finally, but the icing on the cake was being allowed to take control of the aircraft in flight. I thought he’d gone mad, but Phil explained everything clearly before I took over, and made me feel completely confident with having a go.

Safety was taken very seriously with plenty of time dedicated to talking through different safety elements in situ in the aircraft, and there was plenty of time given to take photos and things with the plane and pilot afterwards.

I also met Charlie, the spitfire pilot, in the office afterwards and he spent time chatting to me about how the flight went.

Overall, a truly memorable afternoon delivered by a group of genuinely lovely and experienced people who wanted to make sure you left feeling like you had experienced something truly special.
  
 
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   Amy Sinden 
 October 19, 2026
 
 
  Fantastic experience provided by the staff and volunteers at Aerolegends. The information and insights provided by Craig made the Dakota experience! We enjoyed a laid-back and informative morning and felt extremely welcomed by the team.
  
 
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   Tara Williams 
 October 12, 2026
 
 
  Purchased a Spitfire flight for my husband's significant birthday - was a fantastic experience for him and all of the family that came to watch. Was a great atmosphere watching all of the hustle and bustle of the airfield before, during and after his flight - wing walkers, sky divers and of course the legendary spitfire Elizabeth, Harvard etc. The team at Aero Legends were great - made you feel welcome and at ease. A truly once in a lifetime experience.
Special thanks to Philip - pilot of the Harvard and the infamous Parky - pilot of the spitfire for giving us such a wonderful experience and memories. Truly, highly recommended.
  
 
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   Simon Lee 
 October 12, 2026
 
 
  What a fantastic experience, from start to finish all the team from pilot to ground crew made the day something that I will remember forever. Would definitely recommend. Book directly with aero legends….
  
 
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   Danny Trant 
 September 27, 2026
 
 
  The most unbelievable day of my life, hands down, from start to finish the lads at aero legends went above and beyond to make my experience the best day they could, flying the jet and getting to perform a few barrell rolls and loop the loops really made the day like a dream come true. Top marks and thanks to you all👌 👏