DAM BUSTER FLIGHT

DAM BUSTER FLIGHT

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Dambusters Flight Experience

DAMBUSTERS FLIGHT EXPERIENCE – FLY THE DERWENT DAMS IN A HARVARD T6 Description: Dambusters flight experience Take off from Peterborough Conington and fly a WW2 T6 Harvard over RAF bases and ofcourse the legendary RAF Scampton and on to the Derwent Dam & Howden Dam. Relive the Dambusters’ historic training route. A flight of 1 hour 50 minutes flying at 140 mph !!Description: Dambusters flight experience
Take off from Peterborough Conington and fly a WW2 T6 Harvard  over RAF bases and ofcourse the legendary RAF Scampton and on to the Derwent Dam & Howden Dam. Relive the Dambusters’ historic training route. A flight of 1 hour 50 minutes flying at 140 mph !!

From our base at Peterborough, you’ll take to the skies in the legendary Harvard T6 warbird, retracing one of the most iconic training routes of the Second World War. This flight package includes passes over RAF Scampton, Derwent Dam, and Howden Dam – the very places tied to the daring 1943 raid.

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Dambusters Flight Experience

Your route will take you from former USAAF Glatton (now Peterborough Conington) over the wartime airfields of RAF Cranwell. Then RAF Waddington to former RAF Scampton and then direct to the Derwent dam. Once over the Derwent dam at 600 feet we then proceed down to the Ladybower reservoir and then return to base! The return leg is Sheffield and then down South to Bakewell, Matlock, Nottingham and return to Peterborough (All subject to ATC clearences)

RAF Scampton – Departure Point of the Dambusters

Shortly after departure, we head north over RAF Scampton, the historic Lincolnshire airfield from which 617 Squadronlaunched their audacious mission on the night of 16–17 May 1943. Flying over Scampton offers a unique connection to the story – the place where the Dambusters began their legendary journey.

Derwent and Howden Dams – Historic Training Grounds

The Experience: Dambusters Flight Experience: From Scampton we continue towards the beautiful Peak District National Park, home to the Derwent and Howden reservoirs. These dams were chosen by the  as the perfect training ground for low-level practice with Barnes Wallis’s revolutionary bouncing bomb.

Flying low over the dams in the Harvard, you’ll witness the same dramatic landscape where crews trained, honing their skills for Operation Chastise. The Derwent Dam, with its imposing stone towers, remains one of Britain’s most famous wartime landmarks.

The Plan: The three main targets were the Möhne, Eder and Sorpe dams.The Möhne dam was a curved ‘gravity’ dam and was 40m high and 650m long. There were tree-covered hills around the reservoir, but any attacking aircraft would be exposed on the immediate approach. The Eder dam was of similar construction but was an even more challenging target. Its winding reservoir was bordered by steep hills. The only way to approach would be from the north. The Sorpe was a different type of dam and had a watertight concrete core 10m wide. At each end of its reservoir the land rose steeply, and there was also a church spire in the path of the attacking aircraft.

A Unique WW2 Flight Experience

Flying in a Harvard T6 is an adventure in itself – the roar of the engine, the feel of a classic warbird, and the thrill of low-level flying over historic landmarks. Combine that with the story of the Dambusters and you have a truly unforgettable aviation experience.

Highlights of Your Dambusters Flight

  • Fly in an authentic WW2 Harvard T6 warbird

  • Flight time 1 hour 50 mins approximately

  • Pass directly over RAF Scampton, home of the Dambusters

  • Follow the legendary route to the Derwent Dam and Howden Dam

  • Flyover the new life size Lancaster monument

  • Discover the history of 617 Squadron and Operation Chastise

  • Experience a once-in-a-lifetime combination of history, scenery, and adventure

Book Your Dambusters Flight Today

Step back in time with our Dambusters flight experience. From our base at Peterborough, you’ll take to the skies in the legendary Harvard T6 warbird, retracing one of the most iconic training routes of the Second World War. This flight package includes passes over RAF Scampton, Derwent Dam, and Howden Dam – the very places tied to the daring 1943 raid.“Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, a history lover, or simply looking for a bucket-list flight experience, this extraordinary package blends rich heritage with thrilling adrenaline, while also allowing you to enjoy stunning, ever-changing scenery.”

“During your flight, you’ll have the chance to take in the dramatic landscapes of the Peak District. Soar low over the iconic Derwent and Howden dams. Pass RAF Scampton, the very airfield where the legendary Dambusters began their mission. This is more than a flight—it’s an immersive journey through history. Letting you experience the skill, precision, and bravery of the airmen who trained and flew these daring operations.”

👉 Book your Dambusters flight over the Derwent dams today and relive one of the greatest stories in aviation history.

Experience the Dambusters Flight – Watch the Video!

See for yourself the thrill of flying over the historic Derwent and Howden dams in a Harvard T6. Our amazing video captures the low-level excitement, stunning scenery, and the historic route flown by the legendary Dambusters.

Whether you’re planning your own flight or just curious about this iconic journey, this video brings the adventure to life and gives you a taste of what to expect on your own bucket-list Dambusters flight experience.

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https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-incredible-story-of-the-dambusters-raid

 

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