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- Its graduates could eventually find themselves delivering supplies and troops to the frontline, rescuing people from icy seas, or flying some of the world's most high-tech attack helicopters.
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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.
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.
Jan 15, 2010 · I then went on and did some commander helicopter flying – it was on the Wessex fives in those days. We did the training at Yeovilton, down in Somerset. Having qualified I then went and joined HMS Hermes, which was then a Commando carrier which ultimately was used during the Falklands war.
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.
Sep 2, 2019 · With the latest equipment and technology now up and running, the Defence Helicopter Flying School will continue to play a key role in producing the British military's future helicopter pilots.
Jan 2, 2015 · RAF Shawbury provides world-class training to around 900 personnel a year, from the UK Armed Forces and international partners. No.1 Flying Training School trains helicopter aircrew for the Armed Forces. The Central Flying School (Helicopter) delivers Qualified Helicopter Instructors.