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Church Stretton

Social Meeting - A Fighter Experience Talk by David Lyons and Malcolm Phillips

Event type: Social
Date: 12th November 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: United Reformed Church Hall

In May 2022, David and Malcolm took to the skies in two iconic two-seater Spitfires for a once-in-a-lifetime “fighter appreciation experience” over the south coast. Their mission: to pursue a third aircraft—a single-seater Spitfire standing in for a Messerschmitt 109—in a thrilling recreation of WWII-style dogfighting.

The action was captured in vivid detail using 360-degree cameras mounted in both Spitfires, offering a pilot’s-eye view of the chase.

What began as a nostalgic adventure quickly turned into a far more intense and exhilarating experience than anyone had anticipated.

Join us for a vivid retelling of this extraordinary day—complete with footage, stories, and a few unexpected turns.