NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD London/Essex

The Squadron at North Weald Airfield is Aero Legends flagship London/Essex location for premium Spitfire, Jet and Vintage Aircraft Flying Experiences. This location is an original WW2 Battle of Britain Airfield not only located 20 minutes from central London by road and rail but also London Stansted International Airport.

As well as being an important fighter station during the First and Second World War, in particular the Battle of Britain, the sight of Gloster Meteors and de Havilland Vampire fighters in the London/Essex skies was commonplace from 1949 to 1958. This facility is unrivalled with fantastic customer and guest facilities, including the superb Rosey Lea cafe. As such this location offers you fantastic facilities from which you can enjoy premium Spitfire, Jet and Vintage Aircraft flying experiences.

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NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD FACILITIES

This location has a long tarmac runway as well as grass runway and as a result offers year round flying capability. Experience iconic original WW2 infrastructure and due to it’s proximity to London, spectacular views over the city immediately after take-off. The Squadron provides unrivalled customer and guest facilities, including the superb Rosey Lea cafe open 7-days a week.

Premium cafe by Rosey Lea, open year round
Grass and Tarmac runways enabling year round flying capability
Private lounges and facilities for customers and their guests
Panoramic views of a genuine WW2 fighter station
No limits or restrictions on numbers of guests
Located just 20 minutes from central London by road and rail
With 20 minutes of London Stansted International Airport
Local area free from restrictive airspace and commercial air traffic

NORTH WEALD AIRFIELD HISTORY

RAF North Weald Airfield was an important fighter station during the First and Second World War, specifically the Battle of Britain. The 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 vital 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 in supplied with Spitfires. A couple of years later, Norwegian squadrons were reassigned to the airfield.

Following the war jet fighter squadrons were based at the airfield. 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, leaving in 1958.

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WHAT DO OUR CUSTOMERS THINK?

We pride ourselves on our personal approach to customer service ensuring your family and friends are included in the experience. We do not limit or restrict our guests and as a result we have achieved fantastic online reviews. For many our flights are the experience of a lifetime. The ultimate bucket list experience

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   Chris Davis 
 September 15, 2026
 
 
  I flew the Mach loop with ‘Berty’ Brett on September9th. An unbelievable flight after a very professional training session on the ejector seat. Berty showed exceptional communication and training skills during the flight and made it fun.  The ground support staff were not only very warm and welcoming but highly competent.  This is a phenomenal experience never to be forgotten.
  
 
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   Rob Atkinson 
 September 13, 2026
 
 
  A truly fantastic experience, flying from Hawarden through the Mach loop and along the Ogwen valley with some aerobatics to finish, can't recommend it highly enough. A very professional and friendly team, my guest and I were very well looked after, a big thank you to you all.
  
 
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   jon new 
 September 12, 2026
 
 
  I Did the Tiger moth flight at Compton Abbas it was fantastic. The ground crew and pilot couldn't do enough to make this a great experience I can't recommend it enough
  
 
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   Julie Owens 
 September 11, 2026
 
 
  Second time flying with Aerolegends. First was flying in the Spitfire Elizabeth an emotional and truly perfect experience. Second time was in the Strikemaster 8 years later, this month. A once in a lifetime very special experience.  So lucky to do it and just made it as the weather closed in. Both times I took the optional recording. Because of the nostalgia,  I preferred the Spitfire. Great company offering unique experinces, I will cherish, and brag to my friends and family! Pilots are amazing,  Parky and Sean!
  
 
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   Andy Gross 
 September 10, 2026
 
 
  A fantastic experience flying in the Strikemaster Jet and doing the Mach Loop in Wales, only let down slightly by the video of the experience purchased separately, which ended up being 2 separate videos from the 2 cameras, 1 of the pilots faces throughout the flight, and 1 looking out the front. When I had previously gone up in a Spitfire with Aero Legends, the videos were combined, so you had the main picture looking out the front of the plane, and a smaller video inset that showed the pilots faces, which was great. The 2 separate videos was poor, as no-one wants to watch the pilots faces for 30 minutes, and if you watch the front facing camera, you can't hear what the pilot is saying at all or see any reactions. For the extra £150, the video was really disappointing. That being said, the overall experience was amazing, and the whole team couldn't have been more friendly or professional. From the guys doing the safety briefing and kitting you out, to the ground crew who took you to the plane and also took photos on my phone, and finally to the pilots themselves (I went up with Berty) who was brilliant and made sure to let me know everything that was going on and give me a chance to take the controls. It is a full on experience, but one that won't be forgotten any time soon!

“Amazing Flight!”

The whole experience was unforgettable from start to finish. The staff are friendly, professional and very knowledgeable, all keen to give you the best possible time. Cannot recommend highly enough

Jo Revitt – Fly a Spitfire