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The Tiger Moth Dambuster Run Flight Experience
BLUE EYE AVIATION LTD
Blue Eye Aviation Ltd is a CAA approved facility specialising in vintage and extraordinary air experience flights. Mainly operating the
DH82 Tiger Moth for air experiences. Based at Netherthorpe Airfield, South Yorkshire. Established July 2011.
The Dambuster Run
In the spring of 1943, RAF 617 Squadron was formed for the specific task of attacking three major dams on the Ruhr in Germany: the
Möhne, Eder and Sorpe. The plan was given the codename Operation Chastise and was carried out on 17 May 1943. The squadron had to
develop the tactics to deploy Barnes Wallis's "Bouncing bomb”. The squadron trained for their crucial mission across the Derwent Dams in
the British Peak District.
The Dambuster Run Experience
The Dambuster Run is a 2 hour experience, which includes a pre-flight briefing , 1 hour flight & de-brief with photo opportunities.
Blue Eye Aviation uses the flight plan of the 617 squadron and countless other RAF trainee pilots who began their career in the Tiger Moth,
taking members of the public on a once in a lifetime flight they will never forget across the Derwent Dams the original site used by the
Dambuster Squadron during WW2 for training. We give each customer the opportunity to take to the controls of the aircraft, and fly
themselves as much as practicably possible during the flight.
We are passionate about keeping the 1940’s authenticity alive within our business and have a strong vintage theme when promoting and
operating the Tiger Moth flights.
Our pilots are dressed in vintage uniform and clients have 1940’s style aviation attire to wear when taking a flight.
We offer individual flights as well as corporate days and hospitality at our facility based on and around the Tiger Moth and other aircraft.
We can bespoke days as required for professional or personal groups.
Dambuster Run Experience costs £425.00 Including Certificate, Photograph & Video Footage of your flight on DVD
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TIGER MOTH HISTORY
The de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth is a 1930s biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland and was operated by the Royal Air Force and others as a primary
trainer. The RAF found the Tiger Moth's handling ideal for training future fighter pilots. By the start of the Second World War, the RAF had 500 of the aircraft in
service. During a British production run of over 8000 Tiger Moths, many thousands were built during the war specifically for the RAF, nearly half being built by
Morris Motors Limited at Cowley, Oxford.
In the aftermath of Britain's disastrous campaign in France, in August 1940, 350 Tiger Moths were fitted with bomb racks to serve as light bombers as a part of
Operation Banquet. A more radical conversion involved the "paraslasher," a scythe-like blade fitted to a Tiger Moth and intended to cut parachutists' canopies as
they descended to earth. The Tiger Moth was also tested as a dispenser of Paris green rat poison for use against ground troops, with powder dispensers located
under the wings.
In the spring of 1943, RAF 617 Squadron was formed for the specific task of attacking three major dams on the Ruhr in Germany: the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe.
The plan was given the codename Operation Chastise and was carried out on 17 May 1943. The squadron had to develop the tactics to deploy Barnes Wallis's
"Bouncing bomb”.
The squadron trained for their crucial mission across the Derwent Dams in the British Peak District.
Blue Eye Aviation uses the flight plan of the 617 squadron and countless other RAF trainee pilots who began their career in the Tiger Moth.
Aircraft Specifications:
•Type Basic two-seat trainer fabric covered biplane
•Wing Span 29 feet, 4 inches
•Overall Length 23 feet, 11 inches
•Overall Height 8 feet, 9 inches
•Maximum speed 139 kts
•Cruising speed 75kts
•Climbing speed 800 feet per minute
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BLUE EYE FLIGHT TEAM
Name: Will “Toad” Flanagan Name: Tim Cox
Duties: Chief Pilot and Flight Examiner for Blue Eye Aviation Duties: Flight Instructor
Favourite Aircraft: Gee Bee Favourite Aircraft: Lear Jet
Will is Qualified Flight Instructor and examiner and holds both Fixed Wing and Tim is a qualified Instructor and Commercial Pilot . His main job consists of flying
Helicopter licences. His main passion is the vintage type aircraft and has a wide the rich and famous in the beautiful Lear Jet. He enjoys the stark contrast of his day
range of experience on over 35 types of single engine aircraft. He first started job to flying the majestic vintage Tiger Moth at Blue Eye Aviation. Tim completed
flying in the late 1990’s and now is a full time pilot. Will conducts our type his pilots license in the USA before becoming a flight instructor in the UK in 2002.
conversions and aerobatic training for the already qualified pilots and Tim was captain of the King Air for the Air Ambulance before going to his current
thoroughly enjoys his work here at Blue Eye. base at the legendary Biggin Hill Airport in London.
Name: Dick “Daddy” Flanagan Name: Christine “Liege” Newall
Duties: Flight Instructor and CAA Examiner Duties: Flight Instructor and Examiner
Favourite Aircraft: Tiger Moth Favourite aircraft: Beech 18
Dick has been flying since 1975. He was Chief Flying Instructor at Nottingham Christine has been flying since 1991, obtaining her CPL and Instructor Rating in
Airport where he trained students and Pilots on numerous aircraft including the 2000. She started working as an instructor for Sheffield Aero Club and Humber
Tiger Moth. As well as instructing and testing private pilots, he is Chief Pilot for a Flying Club. also teaching for Night and IMC ratings. In 2004 she served as Chief
Company operating Executive Aircraft on Corporate and Medical missions. Dick is Flying Instructor for Sheffield Aero Club for 4 years. Christine has worked at MPS
a Commercial Flight Instructor and Examiner plus a CAA Instrument Examiner. Aviation as Chief Pilot ,where she currently flies the Beech King Air. Christine still
Based at Gamston Airport, running Gamston Flight Training with the help of son teaches part time at Sheffield Aero Club and is still a PPL/IMC examiner. Christine
Will, they also fly together for Blue-Eye. has over 4500hrs and has flown many nose wheel and tail wheel types.
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PRESS
By flying the Dambuster Run experience, various flying events,
media pieces and public displays we aim to keep the aviation icon
Tiger Moth in the public eye.
We believe it should be enjoyed by the all generations,
keeping these wonderful aircrafts history and that of the Derwent Dams alive.
Current promotional video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp4czt2qXcU
It is the anniversary of the infamous Dambuster Run on 17th May 2013.
As a British family run company, focused on keeping the history of the countries wartime campaigns and never forgotten servicemen’s
memories alive.
Due to our location we have some of the best views in the world! Combined with our beautiful original livery Tiger Moth aircraft and
experienced flight team, Blue Eye Aviation offers an unforgettable experience., and image in the British skies.
We have featured in several magazines, worked with CBS television, featured on BBC news pieces, regional lifestyle publications and local
newspapers since August 2011.
Daily Mail Online Feature http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2142346/Following-slipstream-giants-Pilot-offers-low-level-
Dambusters-flights-69-years-reservoir-brave-crews-trained.html
Our company has also worked with Aviation historians through to journalists and participates in various public events throughout the
country.
The Dambusters Film - New Zealand film director Peter Jackson and David Frost are co-producing a re-make of the film. It has been scripted
by Stephen Fry and will be directed by Christian Rivers. This is due for release in 2013.
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THE DAMBUSTER RUN, DERWENT DAMS, PEAK DISTRICT. UK
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TIGER MOTH RACES THE MASERATI 250F
FOR S2B2 AND CBS LONDON FOR A NEW ONLINE CHANNEL PILOT VIDEO
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Blue Eye Aviation Ltd
Netherthorpe Airfield
Thorpe Salvin,
South Yorkshire.
S80 3JQ
www.blueeyeaviation.co.uk
+44(0)845 676 9358 Office
+44 (0)7718 080 809 Mobile
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