SKIPPER'S VISION OF THE SQUADRON

“It is my vision to make the Enstone based squadron the finest aviation display event in the world, where the traditional barriers to pilots, aviation enthusiasts and the public are removed". I remember watching ground crews at air shows as a kid and wondering how do I get to do that, who do I ask and what should I say? How can I “get over the barrier”? The Spitfire projects primary aim is to get many more people who thought that they could never “get over the barrier” not only over, but playing an important part of the squadron life. I love showing visitors around the flying club and hangars here at Enstone, I can sense that our visitors want to touch and feel an airplane “go ahead, touch it won’t break” I am lucky to do something I truly love, but I want to be able to open that barrier and give that opportunity to many, many more people."

WHAT IS THE ACESQUADRON?

Its a "tribute Squadron" dedicated to all the people who made the Spitfire possible, the design team, Test pilots and factory workers, the ATA who delivered them and the Pilots and all the squadron personnel that got and kept the Spitfire into the air. Each tribute Spitfire will named after a significant player in each of the areas. Click here to view who we have chosen so far.