Peter Monk, Managing Director of FlyaSpitfire.com and The Spitfire Company (Biggin Hill) Ltd, has announced an exciting new partnership with the Swansea Airport Stakeholders Alliance (SASA) to bring Spitfire passenger flights to Swansea Airport starting in 2025.
According to Monk, Swansea Airport, as the gateway to Gower and Swansea City, offers access to the breathtaking countryside and coastline of South Wales, making it an ideal location for both local residents and visitors to experience the flight of a lifetime. FlyaSpitfire.com currently operates flights from its headquarters and restoration center at Biggin Hill, along with regular dates at Cotswold Airport, Blackbushe Airport, Norwich Airport, and Blackpool Airport. Following interest from members of the public, the team at Swansea Airport is working diligently to prepare the necessary conditions for the inaugural flights, which are planned for early summer 2025.
The airfield, formerly RAF Fairwood Common, has a rich history as part of the 10 Group Fighter Command during World War II. Spitfire flights will complement the existing General Aviation operations at the site. For more information, availability, and gift vouchers for Swansea Airport Spitfire flights, visit www.flyaspitfire.com.
Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.
