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Blackpool 'Flyers' celebrate 110th birthday

Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating the 110th birthday of its oldest ride, the Sir Hiram Maxim Flying Machines.

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'Flyers' celebrate 110th anniversary

The Sir Hiram Maxim Captive Flying Machines are 110-years-old Credit: Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool Pleasure Beach celebrated the 110th birthday of The Sir Hiram Maxim Captive Flying Machines, Europe's oldest operating theme park ride.

Eurofighter Typhoon test pilot Nat Makepeace swapped the controls of the UK's fastest fighter jet for the planes of the Pleasure Beach's oldest ride to help the park celebrate the anniversary.

Eurofighter pilot Nat Makepeace enjoys the ride Credit: Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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