Whether for a milestone birthday, a special celebration, or someone with a passion for aviation, this is a gift few will ever expect — and few will ever forget.

Liberté is a restored Yakovlev Yak-7B warbird, part of the Yak fighter family flown by the Normandie–Niemen regiment during the Second World War.

Unlike most historic aircraft experiences, the Yak-7B was built with two cockpits and dual flight controls, allowing guests to interact with the aircraft under the guidance of a qualified pilot. It is a rare opportunity to experience a genuine warbird in flight — not as a passenger, but as a participant.

Gift cards can be purchased for any amount here, to be put towards a flight, or you can gift the full value of a flight by selecting an experience directly and using the ‘gift’ option.

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With extended time in the air, you can explore more of the Bay of Plenty coastline while fully settling into the cockpit environment. There is more opportunity to take the controls under your pilot’s guidance, gaining a deeper appreciation for how the aircraft flies. The longer flight allows time to experience the fighter across a wider range of flight — from smooth coastal passes to dynamic manoeuvres that reveal its balance, power and agility.

For aviation enthusiasts, it offers the closest experience to flying a historic fighter aircraft yourself.

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Under the guidance of your pilot, you may take the controls yourself, feeling how the fighter moves through the stick and pedals. Or you may prefer to sit back and enjoy the power and agility of the aircraft, including higher-energy manoeuvres and the sensation of G-forces as the fighter turns and climbs. For many people, this flight offers the most complete introduction to flying a WWII fighter.

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After takeoff from Tauranga Airport, the aircraft climbs out over the Bay of Plenty coastline as the fighter settles into the sky. From the rear cockpit, the coastline opens out below as you experience the perspective of a wartime fighter pilot. You can choose a scenic coastal flight over Mount Maunganui and the surrounding coastline, or a dynamic aerobatic experience to feel the agility of the aircraft in the sky.

A memorable introduction to flying in a historic warbird.

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