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Norfolk Aviation RAF Heritage Tour - Great Yarmouth

Norfolk Aviation RAF Heritage Tour - Great Yarmouth

Product ID: 15448
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North Denes Airport
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Minimum Age: 14 years

Minimum Height: 149.86 cm

Maximum Height: 200.66 cm

Maximum Weight: 114.31 kg

About the experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey through historic aviation with the exhilarating RAF-themed Tiger Moth Heritage Tours in Norfolk! Experience the thrill of flying in a vintage Tiger Moth biplane, taking off from the Yarmouth (North Denes) Heliport. This tour captivates Norfolk's rich aviation and World War Two history, offering a unique aerial perspective of RAF bases and country houses that played pivotal roles during WW2. Delve into the remarkable history of No 100 Group RAF, renowned for its innovative Bomber Support role during the Second World War. Witness the ingenuity of the 100 Group, from fitting radar jammers to de Havilland Mosquitos to flying over former RAF Swannington and Foulsham airfield, both integral to the 100 Group's operations. Your adventure will also include visits to former RAF Oulton, Blickling Hall, and other significant locations, providing a firsthand glimpse into the wartime history of Norfolk.

  • RAF-themed Tiger Moth flights over Norfolk
  • See WW2 airfield history from the air
  • Fly over key locations of the 100 Group
  • Flights operate out of Yarmouth Heliport
  • Images courtesy of Lewis Hurley

  • A flying lesson in a de Havilland Tiger Moth with RAF-themed sightseeing combined
  • All flight experiences include a pre-flight briefing, the loan of a flying helmet and goggles
  • Take the controls of the aircraft as part of the flight
  • Should you wish, your instructor will demonstrate a loop or a barrel roll before landing on Yarmouth's grass

Heritage Tour:

  • With the former RAF Swannington in sight, you'll fly to Swanton Morley and Foulsham
  • Turn for Blickling Hall (No100 Group HQ) with sights of RAF Oulton along the way
  • Flight duration: one hour 10 minutes

Information

  • Minimum age 14
  • Under 18s must be accompanied on the airfield by an adult
  • Maximum weight limit is 18 stone
  • Height restrictions: minimum 4ft 11ins, maximum 6ft 7ins
  • You need to be agile enough to climb in and out of the aircraft

  • Flying season is generally late April to the end of October
  • Flights generally operate Monday to Thursday with one-weekend date per week
  • Normal flying times are between 10:30-16:00
  • All flights are weather-dependent, but don't worry if your flight is cancelled, you can rebook for a convenient time

Location:

  • North Denes Airfield, Norfolk
  • Known locally as Yarmouth Heliport

Minimum Age: 14 years

Minimum Height: 149.86 cm

Maximum Height: 200.66 cm

Maximum Weight: 114.31 kg

  • Spectators are welcome to watch the take-off and landing

  • Images courtesy of Lewis Hurley

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