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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.
Aug 23, 2019 · A modern fleet of 29 Juno (H135) and 3 Jupiter (H145) helicopters fitted with glass cockpit technology and an advanced touchscreen avionics suite support this world-class military flying training solution.
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. 2 Flight Training Squadron of the RAF, 705 Naval Air Squadron and 670 Army Air Corps Squadron amalgamated in ...
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.
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.
May 17, 2019 · 17 May 2019. The first eight rear crew graduated from the Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) at RAF Shawbury at a special parade. This graduation marks another important milestone within the rotary element of UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS).
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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.
