Dam Busters Helicopter Sightseeing Ride
Price: £145
Activity
Details
This is your chance to take a helicopter flight along 617 Squadron's training route down the Derwent Valley and over the twin dams, reliving the history of the daring Dam Busters raid nearly 60 years on.
In the Spring of 1943, the Lancaster crews of 617 Squadron began training for a top secret mission. The Squadron's training was conducted along the Derwent Valley in the Derbyshire countryside West of Sheffield. The mission was the famous Dam Busters raid on the Ruhr Valley in Germany.
You will fly along 617 Squadron's training route down the Derwent Valley and over the twin dams in a Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter (bombs not included !).
- Enjoy fabulous views of beautiful countryside - Relive the history of the daring Dam Busters raid nearly 60 years on - Understand the difficulty of the crews struggling to locate their targets (in the dark!) as you fly over numerous reservoirs.
A flight certificate will be presented to you on completion of the experience. Please allow up to 1 hour for this experience. The flight will last approximately 30 minutes.
Locations
Sheffield
Important
Information and Restrictions
On purchasing this experience you will be sent an open dated gift voucher with 9 month's validity. Full Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance is included for this experience. As aviation requires good weather conditions, flights are subject to cancellation at short notice. Consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden from all events. Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be excluded from activities.
Maximum Passenger Weight is 18 Stone (114 kg) Minimum Passenger Age is 6 Years (Children must have their own full seat)
We make every effort to help Disabled Passengers - please contact us for more information.
Voucher and Delivery Details
You will receive a voucher pack containing a voucher (valid
for
9
months from date of purchase), information about the experience
and details of how to book your activity.
Your voucher pack will be sent via 1st class post,
or you can request special delivery for an additional
fee. Click on the Buy Now button to be directed to the
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