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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.
Helicopter School Celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, as a notable event over her 70 year reign. The Defence Helicopter Flying School formed at RAF Shawbury to consolidate the helicopter training of all three services.
Jun 2, 2009 · When it comes to teaching the helicopter pilots of the future, the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury is the most important facility in the country.
Aug 23, 2019 · The training system is state of the art, world-leading and absolutely fit to prepare Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force helicopter aircrew for the challenges that they will face at the front line, at home and around the world.
Jul 20, 2010 · Flight Lieutenants Keith Lam and Becky Corrigan talked briefly about why they joined up, what drew them to flying helicopters and how they ended up in 60 Squadron at the Defence Helicopter Flying School.
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.
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The Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury provides basic single-engine helicopter training for the three Services and some overseas countries. The DHFS also provides advanced twin-engine helicopter training for RAF aircrew and other special courses for the three Services.
