The Friends of Drakelow Tunnels
Dutch Visitors Fly In For Tunnel Tour


On Saturday 10th May the Friends of Drakelow Tunnels hosted an unusual tour. Dutch businessman Ries Oostlander and friends arrived in 5 helicopters for a tour of the world war 2 underground factory. They landed in a field above the tunnels and were taken for a tour of the underground complex as part of a weekend visit to the U.K. Ries had met Paul Stokes of the Friends of Drakelow Tunnels several years earlier when his helicopter had been forced to land above the tunnels due to bad weather. He was so impressed with an impromptu tour that he vowed to return with friends at a later date. Paul said "We have had vintage cars, vintage motorbikes and military vehicles before, but this must be the most unusual tour so far! It was a spectacular sight when they all arrived and departed". If you wish to come along on one of our tours helicopters are optional, but advanced booking essential! Further info on the guided tours pages.

	The first helicopter arrives
	And lands safely
	The Second helicopter arrives
	And the third
	All of the helicopters are now on the ground. (The fifth is out of sight behind the one on the left.)

Drakelow RSG 9 (1960's - 1970's) RGHQ 9.2

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