The Experience
The Jet Provost used to be the military jet trainer of the Royal Air Force and has been in service with the armed forces from 1955 to 1993. Numbers built surpass 700 pieces – and some Jet Provost variants were exported to many nations as ground attack aircraft armed with rockets, bombs and cannons.
The Jet Provost has also been used by aerobatics display teams like “The Red Pelicans”. With its excellent manoeuvrability, its high reliability, a top speed of 460mph (741 km/h) and the comparably low operation costs, the Jet Provost has been utilised as an aerobatic aircraft, for tactical weapons training, air warfare training and advanced training.
This particular aircraft saw action in Yemen between 1968 and 1972 and is the only airworthy jet with combat damage still visible. One of the advantages is that you can sit right next to the pilot and see how the magic happens!
Social Club
This is not your average cookie cutter experience where you are just the next one in the queue. Get ready for a whole day with the fast jet and its inspirational team. The best thing is that it does not have to be just one day – your membership allows you to go for a flight or a taxi ride, if you prefer, and to join the team for multiple events throughout the year, such as airshows, community days, STEM events, fly ins, wings and wheels, member flights etc.
The atmosphere and fun you will have is incomparable. You can agree with the team on a mutually convenient date for your flight and if it has to be postponed for any reason, like weather, serviceability, your availability, etc, it is never a problem, there is always another day.
Your membership certificate is valid for year. A typical flying day starts with a nice cup of tea and a chat at the airfield cafe. After that there is an extensive safety brief including the apron safety and the ejection seats, demonstration and fitting of the personal survival equipment and a walk around the heritage aircraft.
If you are interested in the aircraft combat history and any technical details there is plenty for you to hear and see! All the questions are very welcome and are answered in-depth. The team includes pilots, engineers and photographers and they like turning up whenever the aircraft flies. Photos and video are all part of the fun. Whether you like aeros, just want to try some or simply want relaxed sightseeing – it’s all up to you. At the end of the day feel free to join the team in one of the local pubs for a well deserved drink and exciting stories.
Bring your family and friends – they’ll have a great day too. The aircraft comes with the original bullet holes in the fuselage and everything else is pretty original in a very young (just over 2000 hours) airframe. Flights are not guaranteed, historic aircraft operation is not an airline.
Vital Information
To take part in this Fighter Jet Experience UK, you'll need to be in very good physical condition. There is a maximum height restriction of 6,4' and there is also a maximum weight, which is 230lbs.
The Weather
Fighter jet flights in the UK are highly dependent on good weather. If the weather is poor a new date will be arranged, as close to the original date as possible.
Session Length
Overall, your fighter jet experience will last in total about three hours. You will be subject to a safety briefing as well as organise a personal flight programme with your pilot too. Your flight time will be approximately 35 minutes.
Numbers
This is a one to one experience with you and your fighter pilot, it may be possible that you may share a briefing but usually this fly in a fighter jet experience will be on a one to one basis.
Spectators
Feel free to bring a spectator along with you to watch you fly the the BAC Jet Provost T52.
What to Wear
Wear comfortable clothing, you will be supplied with a flight suit and equipment for your fighter jet experience.
Availability
Available throughout the year.
Location
UK
