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1942 WW2 Aerobatic Fighter Experience
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of high 'G' aerobatics in a meticulously restored 1942 T6 Texan fighter plane.
- Feel the power of a 600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney engine as you soar through the sky.
- Master classic manoeuvres like the loop and victory roll, connecting with WWII aviation history.
- Receive expert safety briefings before take-off, ensuring a secure and exhilarating flight experience.
Step back in time and experience the exhilaration of high “G” aerobatics and combat manoeuvring in this genuine 1942 fighter pilot training aeroplane.
The aeroplane you will be flying in, the T6 Texan, was used by the United States Army Air Force during WW2 to train fighter pilots for frontline combat. Also known as the SNJ by the US Navy and the Harvard by the Commonwealth Air Forces, almost every Allied fighter pilot of the Second World War received their training in the T6.
Meticulously restored to pristine condition, the beautiful T6, “Miss Fire”, is just as she was when rolled out of the factory in 1942.
Before each flight, you will receive a thorough briefing on the manoeuvres you will be performing and on all safety aspects of the flight.
Immediately after take-off, you will feel the exhilaration from the power of the classic 600 horsepower Pratt & Whitney radial engine as it pulls you through the sky performing aerobatics such as the loop and the famous “victory roll” that is synonymous with fighter pilots of the Second World War.
Airborne time: 20 minutes
Time in cockpit: 45 minutes
Tour details
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Southern Warbird Adventures
Southern Warbird Flights offer the experience of a lifetime with adventure flights in a genuine World War 2 aeroplane, the North American T6 Texan.
Flights can be tailored to suit your needs. For the adventurous, experience the “G” forces associated with aerobatics such as the loop, the “victory roll” or a simulated air-to-ground attack.
Or, simply enjoy a straight and level flight over the picturesque Blue Mountains while experiencing the sensation of soaring through the sky in this classic wartime aeroplane.