Description

In March 1943, the Lancaster crews of 617 Squadron began training for a top secret mission. Based at Scampton in Lincolnshire, the Squadron’s training was conducted along the Derwent Valley in the Derbyshire countryside west of Sheffield. The mission was the famous “Dam Buster” raid on Ruhr Valley in Germany.

This helicopter pleasure flight takes off from Sheffield City Airport, heading north before turning in west to Derbyshire Peak District. Here you pick up the training route of 617 Squadron’s Lancaster bombers as they rehearsed for the Dam Buster raid.

You will fly over Howden Dam, the Derwent Dam through to Lady Bower and then circle the dams to make sure you will have a good view of the dams and the surrounding countryside, before returning to Sheffield. The flight takes approximately 30 minutes.

Locations

Sheffield

Things you need to know

Minimum age is 4 and maximum weight is 17st. There will be up to 6 passengers in the helicopter.

On purchasing this experience you will be sent an attractive ‘open dated’ gift voucher pack. There are no extra charges for VAT or postage. Accident and Cancellation Insurance is also included.

Other Information

This experience can be affected by the weather. If it is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions you will be offered an alternative date.

Spectator Information:

N/A

Corporate Information:

If you would like to book an Experience as a corporate event, or order a product wholesale, please call thanksdarling on 0208 986 4555 for more details.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied up to the value stated.