DESCRIPTION
The Dam Busters mission is a 45 minute adventure that allows you to experience first-hand the thrill of flight in a famous WWII fighter.
Before strapping in, your experience begins with an overview of the North American P-51 Mustang, an in depth briefing covering the flight followed by a detailed overview on safety. Then it’s off for a personal introduction to the stunning P-51 Mustang.
Once securely strapped in, we taxi out for takeoff. After a final takeoff briefing, we ease the throttle forward and let you experience the roar of a Merlin engine – this is the same sound and experience that many young men heard as they took off on a mission over Northern Europe.
Now the adventure really begins! The first objective is a simulation of the famous dam buster mission across Lake Wivenhoe, followed by low level strafing and manoeuvring through the Glass House Mountains.
We’ll then move to some classic fighter maneuvers – combat aileron rolls, barrel rolls, and loops. We’ll pull G’s as we twist and turn to show you the true agility of this legendary aircraft and why this was truly a war winner.
Please note the aerobatic section of this flight is optional and can be substituted for some glorious straight and level flight.
Finally, we celebrate our victory with a high speed run through the valleys of North Brisbane past Mt Glorious. It’s then back to Archerfield where over the airfield you’ll experience the classic fighter ‘buzz and break’ manoeuvre prior to approach and landing.
Following a full de-brief there will be an opportunity to take more photos, discuss the flight with your pilot and ask as many questions as you like.
Mission Area: Choice of Moreton Bay and Stradbroke Beaches or South East Queensland Lake’s and Glass House Mountains.
Duration: One 45 minute Warbird Adventure, 30 minutes from take-off to landing. Allow one hour for your total experience allowing for briefing and pre-flight, photo opportunities, de-brief and footage transfer if purchased. Flight upgrades are available on the day should you wish to extend your flight time.
