Explore some of the best and most recognisable parts of the English countryside on these biplane tours! As well as all the sightseeing you’ll be treated to you’ll also be invited to fly the plane yourself as you go swooping in over those famous landmarks. What a brilliant combination!
When you take off in your vintage Tiger Moth biplane from the wonderful Bicester Heritage you’ve got history right under your feet. This is a former RAF station that’s pretty much unchanged since the day it was built in the 1930s and boasts a listed control tower and hangars. You’re also well-placed for discovering some of the many well-known filming and historical locations in and around Oxfordshire as you fly.
Of course your expert instructor pilot will handle take off and once you’ve had a few moments to adjust to the fact that you’re in an open cockpit biplane with a serious view your touring experience starts proper. This is the moment you will be at the controls of the aeroplane as you cruise the sights.
This operator has come up with two air tour flight itineraries for you to choose between both of which include plenty of aerial landmarks for you to spot whilst you are at the helm. If you love TV show Midsomer Murders there’s a tour that’ll take you over directly over many of the quaint villages that make up Inspector Barnaby’s patch including Wallingford Nettlebed and Mapledurham. See if you can spot the Corn Exchange which doubles up as Causton Theatre!
Then there’s the thinking woman’s crumpet Inspector Morse. Whilst he furrowed his brow trying to solve the latest crimes in the city of dreaming spires you will be grinning with delight as you fly over some of the most recognisable spots. Our favourite bit is spying Morse’s beloved country pub ‘The Trout’ at Wolvercote.
These brilliant biplane tours last around 45-minutes and give you plenty of time for sightseeing and flying all rolled into one experience. Are you ready for take off ? Then let’s go!
