Red Arrows Sky Force
Former amusement ride at Pleasure Beach Resort
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Red Arrows Sky Force was a Gerstlauer Sky Fly ride at Pleasure Beach Resort (better known as Blackpool Pleasure Beach) in Blackpool, England. It opened on 2 May 2015, and stood at 22 metres (72 ft) tall. It had top speeds of 40 km/h (25 mph). It operated on the site of the former Bling ride, a Zierer Star Shape that was closed in 2011.[1]
| Red Arrows Sky Force | |
|---|---|
| Pleasure Beach Resort | |
| Status | Closed |
| 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 following the 2011 season, the site which it operated on, immediately south of The Big One's lift hill, remained empty, with the exception of a few potted plants.[citation needed]
Towards the end of the 2014 season, the park announced they had partnered with the Red Arrows, a Royal Air Force aerobatic team, to install Red Arrows Sky Force for the 2015 season.[2]
Red Arrows Sky Force had an opening ceremony headed by Amanda Thompson, managing director of Pleasure Beach Resort, on 2 May 2015.[citation needed] The ride operated until the end of the 2024 season. By the 2025 season, the ride vehicles had been removed, while the ride's base and its queue lines remained.[citation needed]