Red Arrows Sky Force
| Red Arrows Sky Force | |
|---|---|
| Blackpool Pleasure Beach | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 2, 2015 |
| Replaced | Bling |
| General 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) |
Red Arrows Sky Force is a Gerstlauer Sky Fly ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach that opened on May 2, 2015. It stands at 72 feet (22 m) on the site of the former "Bling" ride, a Zierer Star Shape that closed in 2011.[1]
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[]
- ^ https://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/rides/skyforce/[dead link]
- ^ "New Red Arrows Sky Force ride announced for 2015 at Blackpool Pleasure Beach!". Visit Blackpool. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
Categories:
- Operating amusement attractions
- Amusement rides introduced in 2015
- Amusement rides manufactured by Gerstlauer
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Red Arrows