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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Defence_Helicopter_FlyingDefence Helicopter Flying School - Wikipedia

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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.

2. www.raf.mod.uk › our-organisation › stationsRAF Shawbury | Royal Air Force

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   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.

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   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.

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4. www.raf.mod.uk › news › articlesInternational Graduation at RAF Shawbury | Royal Air Force

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   Sep 22, 2023 · RAF Shawbury is home to 1 FTS (formerly the Defence Helicopter Flying School) which delivers the Rotary Wing UK Military Flying Training System. In addition to a fleet of Juno and Jupiter helicopters the station boasts a range of state-of-the-art synthetics and training devices.

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5. www.raf.mod.uk › news › articlesAnother Milestone for the UK Military Flying Training System

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   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.

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6. ukforcesnews.co.uk › number-1-flying-trainingNumber 1 Flying Training School – Reformed at RAF Shawbury

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   Mar 13, 2020 · The building was named in honour of The Duke of Cambridge, who completed advanced flying training at the Defence Helicopter Flying School and was awarded his aircrew flying badge in January 2010.

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   What is the defence helicopter flying school (DHFS)?

   • The Defence Helicopter Flying School (DHFS) was established on 1 April 1997, with RAF Shawbury being selected as the new home of military helicopter training. The RAF's No. 60 Squadron disbanded at RAF Benson and the squadron number-plate was transferred to the RAF element of the DHFS.

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   What's new at defence helicopter flying school?

   • The upgraded facilities were only opened in April and the Defence Helicopter Flying School has already seen its first set of pilots graduate. The school now boasts 29 Juno helicopters - the biggest fleet in the country, as well as three Jupiter aircraft. The new helicopters have modern touch-screen avionic displays.

   RAF Shawbury: Inside The Billion-Pound Centre Training Future Pilots

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   Why is the defence helicopter flying school important?

   • 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. A £1.1 billion pound investment at the Shropshire station has helped make the base become a world-leader in helicopter training technology.

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   Who trains helicopter aircrew?

   • No.1 Flying Training School trains helicopter aircrew for the Armed Forces. The Central Flying School (Helicopter) delivers Qualified Helicopter Instructors. The Defence College of Air and Space Operations trains Air Traffic Controllers, Weapons Controllers, Identification Officers and Flight Operations personnel.

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › shropshire › contentBBC - Shropshire - Radio Shropshire - Military helicopter ...

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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.