Before you soar in the skies where the Battle of Britain was fought and feel the throaty roar of the 550hp aircraft engine, you will be immersed in the history of Goodwood's World War II airfield and the part this 1943 warbird played. Once airborne you will be given the chance to take the controls whilst your pilot explains some of the intricacies of flying this complex training aircraft.

When you come back down to earth your magical experience will continue with a delicious lunch for two at the exclusive Goodwood Members Club, The Kennels. Sip a glass of chilled Veuve Clicquot and share your tales of flying the Goodwood Harvard.

Allow 2 hours for the flight experience of which 45 minutes will be in the aircraft, 35 minutes of which will be airborne, before heading to The Kennels to complete your day. 

This is the perfect experience for anyone interested in the history of the Second World War, in extraordinary the feats of engineering or just wanting to experience a flight of a lifetime in a Warbird. The Goodwood Warbird Experience takes you back in time, where you pilot will explain the role that Goodwood Aerodrome played in the Battle of Britain and other key moments during the WWII. Whilst undertaking the aircraft checks, the history of this majestic aircraft will be explained and historical photographs shared before you start creating your own history.

Allow 90 minutes for this experience, of which 35 minutes will be in the aircraft, 25 of which will be airborne.