Published on Sep, 2023
I originally booked Churchills Finest Hour, to tour Mr. Churchill's home and Biggins Field, visiting the museum and airfield there. After contacting Mark Cairns of Timescape Tours, he helped me to arrange a Spitfire flight for my husband's 70th birthday at Biggins Field. He also arranged for a chase plane that he and I would ride in to photograph my husband. Mr. Cairns met us promptly at Gatwick airport. He whisked us off in his new Mercedes towards the Biggin Hill Airport to make our Spitfire appointment. He entertained us all the way there with his knowledge of Mr. Churchill and World War II, answering every question my husband (a WWIII enthusiast), could throw at him.
While waiting for our turn to go up in the planes, we toured the facility where Spitfires are restored, as well as the nearby Museum. Later we enjoyed lunch at an English Country Pub that the WWII pilots frequented. It was a lovely experienced. Not to be missed by any WWII enthusiast, or anyone interested in the Battle of Britain. My husband said of the day, "it's the best birthday present I ever received!" Thank you, Mark!