Red Arrows Sky Force
Red Arrows Sky Force is a Gerstlauer sky fly ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach that opened on 2 May 2015. It stands at 72 feet (22 m) on the site of the former "Bling" ride, a Zierer star shape that was closed in 2011.[1]
| Red Arrows Sky Force | |
|---|---|
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | 2 May 2015 |
| Replaced | Bling |
| Ride statistics | |
| Manufacturer | Gerstlauer |
| Model | Sky Fly |
| Height | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Speed | 25 mph (40 km/h) |
| Vehicles | 12 |
| Riders per vehicle | 1 |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
History
After the closure of Bling in 2011 at the amusement park, the site immediately south of The Big One's hill remained empty with the exception of a few potted plants.
Towards the end of the 2014 season, Pleasure Beach announced they had joined forces with the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force aerobatic team, to deliver 'Red Arrows Skyforce' for the 2015 season.[2]
Red Arrows Skyforce was opened by Amanda Thompson, managing director of Blackpool Pleasure Beach, on 25 May 2015 and has been in operation ever since.
References
- "Red Arrows Sky Force | Blackpool Pleasure Beach". www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2014.
- "New Red Arrows Sky Force ride announced for 2015 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!". Visit Blackpool. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
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