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Captain Kidd: Jodie proves a model co-pilot as she takes to the skies in wartime Spitfire plane for The Royal International Air Tattoo

Published: 11:58 EST, 17 July 2015 | Updated: 14:22 EST, 17 July 2015

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It's no secret Jodie Kidd is a petrolhead with a passion for putting her foot down in some of the world's fastest cars.

But the model made a stylish switch from wheels to wings as she donned a jumpsuit and clambered into the cockpit of a Spitfire aircraft on Friday.

The pretty blonde jetted from Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit to The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire accompanied by pilot Matt Jones.

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Co pilot Kidd: Jodie was all smiles as she landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to help launch the Royal International Air Tattoo

The 36-year-old - who formerly graced the catwalks for designers including Lagerfeld and Chanel - put practicality over style as she pulled on the traditional zip-heavy, pocket-filled uniform.

She was all smiles as she boarded the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire T.9 aircraft making thumbs-up and peace signs to those watching from the ground below.

The murky, rainy conditions didn't deter Jodie and pilot Matt who performed stunts including a Cuban Eight, barrel roll and victory roll during their flight.

They touched down in south east England to launch the RAF Charitable Trust's two-day show which this year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Jodie told crowds at the event it was a 'great honour' to be on-board and added her family had close ties with the RAF which made the journey extra special.

Flying high: The 36-year-old gave a thumbs-up to the crowd below as she made a landing in south east England

Step up: Jodie had a helping hand to board the aircraft which was used both during and after the Second World War

As she landed Jodie was greeted by Battle of Britain veteran Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Wellum.

The 93-year-old former pilot may well have been disclosing a few flight tips as the pair laughed and chatted on solid ground.

The veteran airman was present for the mass fly-past scheduled for later that afternoon, featuring 12 spitfires, five Hurricanes, one Seafire, one Messerschmitt and one Buchon.

What a ride! Jodie looked thrilled as she touched down at RAF Fairford

Picking up some pilot tips? Jodie shares a joke with 93-year-old former pilot Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Wellum as she returned to solid ground

Jodie Kidd recounts her connection to a WW2 spitfire

Earlier that morning the celebrity TV star took to Twitter and Instagram to share her excitement about travelling inside the iconic plane.

She posted a series of Twitter messages to her followers, firstly telling them: 'And for today I'm flying a Spitfire to open riat boultbee,' along with the hashtags #luckygirl #themostbeautifulplane #WW2.

A series of images followed, showing her sheer delight with her mouth open in happiness.

She followed up with the message: 'OMG what a plane'.

'OMG what a plane': Model Jodie posted a snap to her Twitter page which showed her sheer excitement

Change for her usual style: Jodie looked the park in a green jumpsuit

Sky high: Jodie gave her Twitter followers a full account of her time in the sky

Thumbs up: Mission complete as Jodie returned to land to mark the start of the two-day annual event which will this year mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Despite being miles high the star still managed to look snazzy, wearing her blonde hair scraped back into a ponytail and dark sunglasses underneath her helmet.

She also managed to capture shots of the green fields below during her journey.

Another celebrity touching down at the Air Tattoo was Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson.

He was joined on-board the Eclipse EA.500 jet by Kevin Ogilvie, one of two scholars sponsored by the RAF's Charitable Trust.