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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.
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.
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.
Jul 7, 2010 · In the second half of this episode I talk to the squadron leaders of the 2 squadrons that teach single engine military helicopter flying, both basic and advanced, here at the Defence Helicopter Flying School.
Aug 28, 2019 · 23 Aug 2019 marked the first graduation of 13 pilots to complete their training within the Rotary Wing UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS), along with 9 helicopter Rearcrew at The Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS), RAF Shawbury.
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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.
