Lancaster Bomber Flight Simulator Experience
From £59.99
For WW2 aficionados and fans of the 1955 film The Dam Busters, this simulator experience is an absolute must.
The Lancaster bombers were some of the most famous planes used during the war, first seeing service in 1941 and quickly becoming the RAF’s main bomber.
A wonderful experience for WW2 buffs and Dam Busters fans alike!
We advise booking a date for your experience as soon as possible. Experiences must be booked and taken before the expiry date.
We recommend that you book your flight experience at least 6 months before the expiry date on your voucher.
Vouchers are valid for 24 months.
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Lancaster Bomber Flight Simulator Experience
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The Lancaster was normally armed with 8 Browning machine guns, as well as bombs. Some planes were modified so they could carry the aptly named Grand Slam bomb, weighing in at 10,000 kg.
Today, 17 Lancasters survive, with only 2 being airworthy. They’re both used regularly in air shows as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, along with other events such as taking flight for the Queen‘s 80th birthday in 2006.
During WW2 they usually completed their missions at night, as they often didn’t have the defences to fly unaccompanied during the day. The Lancasters were just over 21 metres long, had a wingspan of 31 metres and boasted a flying range of 4,000 km.
This is your chance to get a sample of how piloting such a giant of the skies really feels. It won’t be easy, you’ll need to be ready and fully focused to keep it flying straight and true! You’ll need to be precise with your flying, especially when you dive under the Severn Bridge during your simulated flight. Taking off and landing will be a test of your skills. This really is brilliant fun, and a completely unique simulation to take part in.
The replica cockpit gives you the most true-to-life feeling you can get, and helps you really immerse yourself in the moment. You’ll be surprised at how tight the cockpit can be, given how bulbous it looks from the outside. It’s all about accuracy though, as the team at The Flight Sim Centre look to give you the most realistic experience they possibly can.
Additional Information
How it Works
What can you expect?
Step into aviation history when you join the Lancaster bomber flight simulator crew! We are offering a duo of experiences in this unique simulator setup, giving you the chance to find out what flying these WW2 heavy bombers was like.
The replica cockpit has been built to give you the feel of what it was like being one of the seven-strong crew in a Lancaster bomber. One of the most dangerous roles in the war, the average life expectancy was just two weeks.
Conditions inside the Lancaster were pretty harsh. Despite the large, bulbous canopy, it did feel claustrophobic inside and it was difficult to move around the aircraft with the wing spars. Flying at 20,000ft with no pressurisation, it was cold, so gunners wore insulated suits and oxygen masks.
Right up front in the very nose of the aircraft was the bomb aimer/nose gunner. Then it was the pilot with the flight engineer and the navigator just behind, along with the wireless operator. Behind them you’d find the mid upper gunner, with the rear gunner positioned right at the end of the fuselage of this distinctive twin-tailed bomber. You will be playing the role of Lancaster pilot during your flight simulator session.
Getting this huge hulk of an aircraft into the air when fully laden with fuel and bombs was no mean feat. Today that task is all yours. Once airborne, it’ll take all your concentration to keep this four-engined bomber flying straight and level. Make sure you have your original Lancaster headset on so you can listen for tips and help from your instructor pilot, especially when you attempt to fly under the Severn Bridge! After that manoeuvre you’ll need to concentrate on landing the Lanc.
If you’ve opted for the ultimate Lancaster experience, you get another 30-minute session in the simulator after a short break. Just like thousands of Lancasters did on daring day and night time bombing raids during the Second World War, you’ll be flying in low over the very same German dams and reservoirs as the famous Dambusters.
How it Works
Step 1
Choose your option ie. 30 minutes or 60 minutes. Click “Add to Cart” this shows in the top right corner of the screen. If you would like other vouchers continue shopping.
Step 2
Select the Orange Cart button in the top right, review your order and Proceed to checkout. Enter your billing information and card details. Then click Place Order.
Step 3
Your voucher(s) will be emailed to the email address you provide. click the link in your email to download your E-Voucher(s). You can then Print or forward this to the recipient.
Step 4
Booking instructions are on the voucher, so the recipient can book in with us at a suitable date and time. The Flight Sim Centre is open 7 days a week 9am – 9pm all bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions available on the website
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