Coming soon to Blackpool airport!
TORNADO FIGHTER JET EXPERIENCE

Welcome to
Topgun Fun 2020

You can experience what it feels like to enter this stunning aircraft and fully complete original cockpit of this fighter jet operational in the gulf war in the 1990s. Wear the fighter pilot suit with the helmet and have a photo or video taken as you experience the operational hydrolic cockpit canopy closing overhead to a soundtrack similar to the original Top Gun movie.

Where

Blackpool Airport, FY4 2QY

when

Starts July 2020

Learn

Learn the history of this iconic fighter jet.

Experience

Enter the cockpit like a real RAF pilot

Visit

Come and see a real Tornado ZA355 in all its glory.

Shop

We sell memorabilia and topgun merchandise.

Take a tour
Tornado GR1 ZA355

The Tornado GR1 type was the fastest produced reaching speeds of mach 2.1 1550 mph, while the later version the GR4 type reached speeds of Mach 1.3 1050 mph. The cost of each GR1 type in 1980 was £22 million, that's £95 million with inflation in 2020.
Now for the first time we are opening the cockpit to the public, do not miss out on this truly unique experience.
FAQ'S

General Questions

  • What happens when I arrive?
    Please follow the signs for Top Gun free parking and walk along to the attractions entrance, once you reach the kiosk you will be asked to put on a flight suit and take a helmet of your choice,choosing the name of the ace you want to wear: Maverick, Goose, Viper, Holliwood. Then you will enter the cockpit 2 people at a time and sit down into the original ejector seats (not armed). The signal will be given by a staff member to keep your arms inside while the closing operation is performed and all while the sound track is played. The video camera will record your experience and the full video will be provided on email and wats app. A additional photo will also be taken and then after the opening of the cockpit you will leave down the steps on the opposite side. We hope you will of enjoyed this unique experience.
  • Can I fly in it?
    This aircraft is now what we would call a static display and although it still requires maintenance it will probably never fly again, you would need very deep pockets as every logged flying hour costs around £20,000 in todays money to operate. see our "learn to fly menu" Our flying school can offer you other unique flight experience including trial lessons around blackpool or book day trips to land away at caernarfon airport to see the museum and go for lunch.
  • Will this aircraft ever fly again?
    It is highly unlikely that this aircraft would ever fly again due to the age of the aircraft.
  • Are there any age restrictions?
    No there are no age restrictions as long as a responsible adult takes responsibility for any child accompanied with them, we even provide booster seats for small children so they are not lost in the cockpit closing scene, please ask.
  • Can I take my own pictures?
    Yes while you are queuing for the experience you may take pictures of the aircraft and share these on any social media platforms.
Buy Topgun fun merchandise

Visit our shop for hats, helmets, t-shirts and more

Experience the
Tornado GR1 ZA355

Come along and experience how the aviators felt wearing the flight suit and helmets while the original canopy closing procedure is performed and sound tracks similar to top gun before launching off the aircraft carrier to battle, this truly is a fantastic jet fighter experience that has never been given before.