Yorkshire from the Air Flight Experience Days
See Some of Yorkshire’s Most Historic Landmarks from the Cockpit of a Tiger Moth
Yorkshire by Air is the name of our new flight experience days, combining the thrill of open cockpit flying with an aerial tour of some of Yorkshire’s most historic landmarks. The day begins in our Dispersal Hut, an authentic recreation of the type of hut World War 2 pilots spent their days and nights on standby, ready to scramble when the order came. The hut is filled with genuine uniforms, photographs and other memorabilia that tells a story. We offer a choice of two different sorties that both take you above some of the most breathtaking scenery that God’s Own Country has to offer.
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Dambusters Run
Our Dambusters Run takes you over the same terrain that 617 Squadron used in preparation for Operation Chastise. From Sherburn Aerodrome we’ll set a heading for South Yorkshire and Derwent Reservoir. Derwent was chosen by Wing Commander Guy Gibson for its high stone towers and long approach over the water, which resembled the the Möhne and Edersee dams targeted in the operation. During your flight, we’ll fly low over the water and the dam wall to give you an idea of the skill required to carry out the mission at night and under gun fire.
Yorkshire Heritage
If the Yorkshire scenery has ever taken your breath away, just wait till you see it from the air! Our Yorkshire Heritage flight experience lets you plan your own route with your pilot, taking into account the weather and any restricted airspace. You can choose from 19 of Yorkshire’s most famous and historic landmarks within a 50 mile radius of Sherburn Aerodrome. Head north east to Castle Howard and York, south for the Dark Peak, west over the market towns and villages of Halifax and Holmfirth, or head north for Bolton and Fountains Abbeys. Wherever you choose to fly, we guarantee you’ll be talking about the experience for years to come.
Preserving the past, honouring their sacrifice
It has been a privilege to have taken many World War 2 veterans up in our aircraft. To hear their stories of learning to fly at such a young age, and of the sacrifices that were made, it is truly humbling. Now, with only a handful of this generation still with us, we feel it more important than ever to keep their stories alive. Many began their training while still teenagers. As well as helping to preserve and share the experience of WW2 aircrew, every flight experience day with Tiger Moth Squadron helps to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund to support serving and retired RAF personnel.
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Simply complete and submit the form below and we’ll contact you with all of the details and information that you will need. We take a £10 deposit when you book, with the balance payable on the day of your flight. You can also call us on 01484 705 258.
