Hire the Suffolk Spitfire RW382

Designed for a life in the skies, we are proud to be able to keep the Suffolk Spitfire airborne.

Hundreds of man-hours keep the RW382 airworthy and it is through the funds, raised at both private and public displays, we can continue to ensure she remains a feature of our skies for years to come.

RW382 was designed for carving through the air with dexterity and unrelenting manoeuvrability. Whilst her character is one of a warbird, today she sparks awe in all who see her in flight or on the ground. You can hire this very special piece of our history for your event, sure that you are choosing a carefully owned and responsibly managed iconic aircraft.

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Air Displays

Hire our fully-airworthy Spitfire RW382 for your air show and be sure of an impressive showpiece. Capable of entertaining crowds with an exciting array of display manoeuvres, such as classic victory rolls, and with its heart-pounding hum as it flies past, the RW382 is a must-have for any air show. So let it swoop through the skies as it was designed to, evoking thoughts of the Battle of Britain and amazing the crowd. The RW382 will be the star of your show, always in demand for air displays. We offer a comprehensive air display hire package. Get in touch for further information.


Static Spitfire for hire

The Suffolk Spitfire commands an audience as much on the ground as it does in the air. With hundreds of man-hours spent on restoration and our unrelenting standards of maintenance and paintwork, you can be sure that this iconic vintage aircraft looks the part at close quarters. Ideal for exhibitions, events, air shows, promotional work, educational experiences, historical re-enactments and more, the RW382 commands a presence and offers fantastic viewing and photo opportunities. Take advantage of the unique opportunity for a static Spitfire for hire.


Film & TV hire

Making its film debut in 1968 in Battle of Britain, the Suffolk Spitfire offers an enticing hire option for use in films and TV. Renovated meticulously, replicating the Porky II flown by Lt Robert Connor during the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations in 1944, it is very much one of a kind and ideal for authentically presenting a Spitfire in USAAF livery, making it ideal for many different wartime films and programmes. We offer a bespoke and flexible Spitfire hire arrangement for Film & TV, which can include both static and aerial displays.


Birthdays / Corporate Days / Weddings

Few events stay in the memory for a lifetime, but you can be sure that if you hire the Suffolk Spitfire for your occasion, your event will be carved in the mind as the Spitfire carves through the air. Hiring a Spitfire for your event, from static displays to flypasts and full aerial displays, will transform your personal or corporate event into a captivating and thrilling experience. Bringing a classic aircraft and its striking elliptical wing design and mighty roaring engine will impress and amaze onlookers. We offer a Spitfire hire package for birthdays and weddings to corporate events, allowing you private access to this iconic warbird.


Ashes Drop

We understand the importance of a fitting end for any fighter pilot, RAF veteran, or aircraft enthusiast, and what could be more fitting than scattering their ashes from a Spitfire? This highly sought-after service scatters the ashes at a time and place to suit you, creating a memorable and heart-warming experience for loved ones and supporters. We are honoured to be involved in performing ashes drops from our impressive Suffolk Spitfire. Costs are dependent on location, with drops closer to our Suffolk base being the most affordable. We are currently obtaining approval with the CAA for this service and hope to be able to offer this service soon, so please do contact us.


Fly Past

Thrill attendees at parties, festivals or events, or amaze a loved one 'just because' with an enchanting Spitfire fly past. Lasting several minutes, a Spitfire flypast will be a talking point on the ground, thrilling and delighting spectators. Bask in the shadow of a Spitfire as it does its fly past and make a memorable moment. Nothing can beat the hum of the Spitfire as it crescendos before appearing in view in the near distance, with its infamous shape proudly on display. Witness this icon of the skies by hiring the Suffolk Spitfire for a flypast.