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The Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) was a military flying school based at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire, England. The school, established in 1997, was a tri-service organisation and trained helicopter aircrews for all three British armed forces.
Jan 2, 2015 · In April 1997, the Squadron moved to RAF Shawbury as part of the Tri-Service Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS). In February 2020, The Defence Helicopter Flying School was rebadged to 1 Flying Training School and 705 Naval Air Squadron remains as one of Squadrons within the School.
In February 2020, the Defence Helicopter Flying School based at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire, was renamed No. 1 Flying Training School and operates 29 Airbus H135 'Juno' and 3 Airbus H145 'Jupiter'.
The Defence Helicopter Flying School formed at RAF Shawbury to consolidate the helicopter training of all three services. 2 Flight Training Squadron of the RAF, 705 Naval Air Squadron and 670 Army Air Corps Squadron amalgamated in the new School.
Sep 2, 2019 · New simulators, training aircraft and buildings are all part of the upgrade at RAF Shawbury which is now considered a world-leader in its field. The upgraded facilities were only opened in April and the Defence Helicopter Flying School has already seen its first set of pilots graduate.
Jul 7, 2010 · The school is responsible for the ab-initio training of helicopter pilots and crewmen for the armed forces in the UK. The DHFS also runs transitional courses for potential harrier pilots who come to Shawbury to familiarise themselves with the concept of hovering in a helicopter before progressing to the VTOL aircraft.
Helicopters from No. 1 Flying Training School (1 FTS) may use the Nesscliff Training Area, Chetwynd or Tern Hill airfield to conduct exercises including under-slung load training. To complain or enquire about night flying, please see the Low Flying Complaints and Enquires section, within the Low Flying Information section.
