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World War One Flying Experience Norfolk

North Denes Airfield, Great Yarmouth

  • £ 474.00

What's Included

  • Themed World War One heritage tour in a de Havilland Tiger Moth
  • 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
  • Flight duration of 45 minutes
  • Allow approximately 1.5 hours for this experience

The Route

  • Fly to Hickling Broad, which was used to land naval seaplanes when the North Sea was too rough to land on
  • From there, you'll head east to the coast, christened 'Zeppelin Alley'
  • Tracking South, you'll head inland to Burgh Castle, used as a 'night landing' satellite to Yarmouth Naval Air Station at South Denes
  • Enjoy the view of Great Yarmouth's seafront as you fly back to the grass airfield
  • Opportunity to experience a loop or barrel roll performed by your instructor

What Can I Expect

Chocks away for an historic World War One flying experience in Norfolk! These 45-minute flights will take you on a fascinating voyage through what happened during WW1 on this part of the East Anglian coast.

Taking off from Yarmouth Heliport (you might also know it as North Denes Airfield), you’ll be in a  classic de Havilland Tiger Moth for these World War One-themed flights. 

During the First World War, this whole area was very important for the Royal Naval Air Service. Using bases around Yarmouth, their role here was to protect the British coastline from German attack.

Nicknamed ‘Zeppelin Alley’ by this Moth crew, you’ll fly the stretch of coast used by enemy airships loaded with bombs. There are a great many local stories about German Zeppelins flying and dropping bombs off course all around this area, when Hull was actually the main target.

Heading in-land, you’ll then soar over Hickling Broads, the largest of the lovely Norfolk Broads and where naval seaplanes landed when the winds were too strong on the sea.

Your World War One-themed Moth flight then takes a southerly direction towards Burgh Castle. Originally part of the Air Home Defence network, this airfield, which was operational until 1919, was used for night landings and as a satellite airfield for anti Zeppelin patrols.

Your run home back to base at Yarmouth Heliport sees you flying right over the Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea for a fantastic bird’s eye view of the coast and beaches.

And as well as touring all these incredible sites steeped in military history, you will also have the chance (if you’re up for it!) to have a go at the controls of the Tiger Moth during your World War One flying experience over Norfolk.

When Is It Available

  • 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 time 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

Suitable For

  • 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

Spectators

  • Spectators are welcome to watch the take off and landing

Anything Else

  • Images courtesy of Lewis Hurley
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