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Dakota Flight

Can anyone suggest where to arrange a flight in Dakota for my Father.

Preferably within a 2 hour Drive of London. Are there such things as flights over famous landmarks?

I have seen the Air Atlantique website which has some info but wondered if anyone knows of other operating DC3’s or pleasure flights.

Thanks in advance

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By: Hatton - 27th March 2005 at 14:35

For a price 😉

Generally its either DC3, Twin Pin, Rapide or Prentice. We were hoping to have the Dove available this year but it doesn’t look likely due engine troubles.

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will the anson ever be available?

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By: merlin70 - 27th March 2005 at 14:30

Thanks for all the info. I will get organising.

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By: Will J - 27th March 2005 at 10:55

Ahem… I mentioned it once but I think I got away with it…. 🙂

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By: tenthije - 27th March 2005 at 10:45

The Dutch Dakota Association will offer short flights from Norwich. It does not say when, but most likely may 16th (monday) since then they will be there anyway. More information will be available on their website “soon”, but for now information can be requested via [email]dda@xs4all.nl[/email].

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By: Atlantic1 - 27th March 2005 at 07:19

For a price 😉

Generally its either DC3, Twin Pin, Rapide or Prentice. We were hoping to have the Dove available this year but it doesn’t look likely due engine troubles.

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By: RobAnt - 26th March 2005 at 22:56

Failing that, we usually have two open days a year, the first is April 23rd and the second is likely to be September. Its £50 and that gets you a flight in the aircraft of your choice, Dak in your case, plus a tour of the AA facilities.

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What choices are available? Meteor? 😀

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By: Atlantic1 - 26th March 2005 at 19:53

Tom remember it is called ‘The Classic Flight Experience’ now….

:rolleyes:

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By: Will J - 26th March 2005 at 19:43

Oh yes, as far as landmarks go, the flights from Baginton usually take in a quick circuit around Warwick Castle for the amusement of our customers, and presumably those lucky enough to be up the ramparts at the same time!

PS. Tom remember it is called ‘The Classic Flight Experience’ now…. 😉

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By: merlin70 - 26th March 2005 at 17:07

Failing that, we usually have two open days a year, the first is April 23rd and the second is likely to be September. Its £50 and that gets you a flight in the aircraft of your choice, Dak in your case, plus a tour of the AA facilities.

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Thanks Tom. I will see about a visit on the 23rd April.

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By: spookyboss - 26th March 2005 at 13:48

Too Bad your across the pond, or you could ride on our AC-47 gunship which by the way served in the 9th AF during WWII.
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By: Atlantic1 - 26th March 2005 at 13:44

Failing that, we usually have two open days a year, the first is April 23rd and the second is likely to be September. Its £50 and that gets you a flight in the aircraft of your choice, Dak in your case, plus a tour of the AA facilities.

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By: merlin70 - 26th March 2005 at 10:53

Thanks Tom

I have just received the FOD newsletter and note that there is a visit to Air Atlantique in August. I guess it will be oversubscribed but I’ll give it a go.

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By: Atlantic1 - 26th March 2005 at 10:01

I think we are now the only people in the UK offering DC3 flights.

Tom.

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