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The Squadron The Squadron is a North London/Essex event venue based at North Weald Airfield (M25 junction 6). Email Us: [email protected]

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday at North Weald – Event TimingsJoin us tomorrow at North Weald Airfield for our free Remembrance Su...
08/11/2025

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday at North Weald – Event Timings

Join us tomorrow at North Weald Airfield for our free Remembrance Sunday event, commemorating those who served with a day of living aviation history.

Here’s what’s happening throughout the day 👇

🕙 10:00 – The Dakotas, Spitfire and Harvard will be on the ramp for public viewing by The Squadron. A great chance to see these legendary aircraft up close and meet our team.

🕥 10:30 – C47 “Drag ‘em Oot” will start engines ahead of the Poppy Drop over North Weald Church at 11:00, accompanied by the Spitfire and Harvard in formation.

🕚 11:00 – C47 “Pegasus” will start engines for departure to Cosby, Leicester, where she’ll perform a second Poppy Drop later in the day.

🕐 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 – Dakota Taxi Rides aboard Pegasus (special event price £99, RRP £149).

🕓 14:00 onwards – Ground Tours inside Drag ‘em Oot available (£10 per person, children free with an adult).

Admission is free, and all are welcome to join us as we honour the Few and experience these iconic aircraft in action.

📍 North Weald Airfield, Essex

27/10/2025

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday at North Weald Airfield – A Living Tribute to The Few
Free public event featuring the Dakota Poppy Drop, discounted flight experiences, and family attractions.

North Weald Airfield, Essex – Sunday 9 November 2025:
Aero Legends invites the public to a free day of remembrance and aviation heritage at the historic North Weald Airfield, one of Britain’s original WW2 fighter bases.

Visitors will have the opportunity to see, hear, and experience the aircraft that defined Britain’s wartime resilience, including the Douglas C47 Dakota, Spitfire, and Harvard, while taking part in a moving tribute to those who served.

Admission to the event is free of charge, with optional paid flight and taxi experiences available throughout the day.

🌺 The Dakota Poppy Drop
A highlight of the day will be a powerful Poppy Drop tribute performed by Aero Legends’ original Douglas C47 Dakota. This evocative display will see thousands of poppies released over North Weald in remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to the nation.

🛩️ C47 Dakota Taxi Rides – Special Event Price £99 (RRP £149)
Use discount code 'POPPY25'. This discounted experience offers a 15-minute engine start, pre-flight checks, and a thrilling fast taxi run to near take-off speed. Guests will receive a detailed pre-ride briefing and photo opportunities with the pilots.
Seats are limited and expected to sell quickly.

C47 Ground Tours – £10 per person (children free with an adult)
Explore inside the Dakota and hear its remarkable story – from D-Day and Arnhem to Operation Varsity – guided by Aero Legends’ expert heritage team.

🔥 Spitfire & Harvard Flights – Limited Paid Experiences
Take to the skies from North Weald in the legendary Spitfire or North American Harvard, the training aircraft used to prepare Battle of Britain pilots for combat.

🍔 On the Ground – Free Access for Everyone
Visitors can enjoy event caterers, Aero Legends’ original WW2 ‘Scramble Hut’ café, heritage exhibits, and the chance to meet the pilots, engineers, and aircraft up close.

On Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025, Aero Legends Dakotas will be carrying out poppy drops around the country.To Cel...
09/10/2025

On Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2025, Aero Legends Dakotas will be carrying out poppy drops around the country.

To Celebrate the upcoming 90th anniversary of the first flight of the DC3 we will also be offering Dakota fast taxy runs and tours at North Weald.

Full details including timings and prices to follow.

Sunday 24th August marks the 85th Anniversary of one of the heaviest raids on North Weald during the Battle of Britain. ...
12/08/2025

Sunday 24th August marks the 85th Anniversary of one of the heaviest raids on North Weald during the Battle of Britain.

Over two hundred bombs were dropped on the airfield and the village. During the raid nine young members of the 7th (Home Defence) Battalion, the Essex Regiment were killed when a shelter took a direct hit. The oldest of the dead was 19, the youngest 17. They had only arrived at North Weald the day before.

Aero Legends are operating their Spitfires on the 24th August and are holding a short commemoration around one of their aircraft.

The commemoration will take place between 1615 to 1630 (the approximate time of the air raid) in their operations area near the Squadron and Rosey Lea café at the far side of the airfield. The names of the dead will be read followed by the Last Post, two minutes silence and Reveille.

If anybody would like to come along you will be more than welcome.

Address

Merlin Way
North Weald
CM166HR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

01992 524510

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