World War One Flying Experience Norfolk
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About the experience
Soar to new heights above the stunning Norfolk countryside in the legendary WW1 Tiger Moth with this unforgettable Vintage Flying Experience from North Denes Airfield. For 45 minutes, you'll take in breathtaking views of the East Anglian coastline, including Great Yarmouth and Caister-on-Sea, while immersing yourself in the rich history of both the aircraft and the landscape below. Guided by an experienced pilot, you'll fly over the famed 'Zeppelin Alley,' a coastline once targeted by enemy airships during the war. As you glide inland, marvel at the iconic Hickling Broads, where naval seaplanes once landed, before heading toward the historic Burgh Castle, once part of the Air Home Defence network and used for anti-Zeppelin patrols. The journey is steeped in history, but your adventure doesn’t stop there—your pilot will even let you take the controls, giving you a true sense of what it was like to be a WW1 pilot soaring over this rustic and historic coastal landscape.
- A 45-minute WW1-themed flight
- From Yarmouth Heliport at Caister
- Fly in a classic Tiger Moth
- Sightseeing and flying lesson all in one!
- 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
Information
- North Denes Airfield, Norfolk
- Known locally as Yarmouth Heliport
- 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
Minimum Age: 14 years
Minimum Height: 149.00 cm
Maximum Height: 200.00 cm
Maximum Weight: 114.00 kg
- 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
- Spectators are welcome to watch the take-off and landing
- Images courtesy of Lewis Hurley
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