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The Ultimate Dambusters Tiger Moth Flight

Sherburn Airfield, Leeds

  • £ 999.00

What's Included

  • Experience the thrill of open cockpit flying in a vintage de Havilland Tiger Moth
  • Full appraisal and walk round of the aircraft
  • Pre-flight briefing of the capabilities of the aircraft and the controls
  • Fly over the famous Derwent Dam - the training grounds for the Dambusters Runs
  • Highlights of the route include Emley Moor, RAF High Flatts, Penistone and Langsett Reservoir
  • Spectacular views of the Yorkshire countryside
  • Flight duration is for 75-90 minutes 'chock to chock'
  • Opportunity to take control of the aircraft during your flight
  • The use of a leather flying jacket is included
  • Experiences are fully 1940 Battle of Britain themed with photo opportunities inside the Dispersal Hut
  • Each flight experience includes a special 'flight pack' which will be presented to you on the day
  • There will be lots of opportunities for photographs in the Dispersal hut in 1940s gear and at the aircraft

Flight Pack Contents

  • Goggles
  • Sweetheart Brooch
  • Pilot's log book
  • Battle of Britain Book
  • Tiger Moth Manual
  • 'Notice to Airmen'

What Can I Expect

Fly the low-level training routes of the 617 Squadron on the ultimate Dambuster Tiger Moth experience! Operating out of Sherburn Aerodrome, these WW2-themed flights last a glorious 75 to 90 minutes.

From the moment you step into the authentically-styled Dispersal Hut, you will be fully-immersed in 1940s aviation. Pop into the Windsock Bar for a cup of char, listen to some Glenn Miller songs on the wireless and get into the spirit before your flight.

Your pilot will go through aircraft checks and ground control procedures, with a walk around the Tiger Moth. Kitted up in your leather flying jacket, goggles and intercom, you’re ready for your Dambuster flight take off.

Flying enthusiasts will know that the Tiger Moth has no starter, which means the propeller has to be hand-swung to start the plane. As the team here at Sherburn says : “When you hear the shout ‘contact', the fun begins”.

As the engine comes to life, the Moth comes alive, ready to take a westerly heading away from Sherburn towards Derwent Reservoir.  On the way, you’ll pass by Emley Moor (a pilot’s favourite navigational landmark) and RAF High Flatts, the top-secret WW2 radio navigation station, before reaching Penistone, which marks the edge of the Peak District.

After glimpses of the ruins of the former farmstead used as target practice on the shores of Longsett Reservoir, you’ll swoop in over the incredible Derwent Dam.

This is where the Lancaster pilots rehearsed low-level flying just 60 ft over the water at around 230mph, to drop the ‘bouncing’ bombs. With these Dambusters Tiger Moth experiences, the people, planes and stories of this extraordinary World War Two mission live on. What an experience!

When Is It Available

  • Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, April-September
  • Flights are generally available between 09:00 and dusk
  • Register your voucher after purchase to request dispatch of your joining instructions
  • Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
  • Participants should call on the morning of their flight to check weather conditions

Location

  • Sherburn Airfield, Leeds

Suitable For

  • Minimum age 13
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight 18 stone
  • You should be healthy and agile enough to climb into the cockpit 
  • Participant dimensions must allow unrestricted movement of the controls

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to come along and watch the action
  • Well behaved dogs on a lead are permitted on the airfield

Anything Else

  • The onsite cafe provides home-cooked food and is open all day
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