A Letter from Geoffrey Kent
Founder, Chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent
I've taken many extraordinary journeys over the years, but none quite so brief -- or unique -- as the flight I took in an English Electric Lightning fighter jet.
I knew what to expect as I strapped myself in -- or thought I did. One of the fastest machines ever built. A climbing speed of 55,000 feet per minute. The only fighter plane fast enough to overtake a Concorde. Yet that flight, the sensation of having such incredible power at my back, was awe-inspiring, utterly shattering my expectations. I returned to earth somewhat sore and shaken, yet grateful for the experience. I had gone faster than I had imagined possible; in a small but distinct way, my view of both the world and myself was changed.
Experiences such as those are rare -- and that is why Abercrombie & Kent is introducing Extreme Adventures, 15 journeys expressly designed to challenge you as nothing else can, to leave you a different person from when you set out.
You may seek extremes at the South Pole, in the deserts of Egypt or on the African plains; you may even climb into the stratosphere in an English Electric Lightning. Wherever you go, you will be faced with conditions that alter your understanding of what is possible, of the obstacles you can overcome. And you will do so with the support of the most capable and experienced guides in the world.
I wish you a rewarding Extreme Adventure.
Geoffrey Kent
Founder, Chairman and CEO