Dakota Para Drop over Arnhem Commemorating the Arnhem para drop in 1944 and being in a Dakota at 750ft with the door open was incredible. We flew from North Weald to the Arnhem where over 3 days our Dakota undertook up to 7 drops a day of international parachutist using rounds chutes. We were lucky enough to hitch a ride on one drop. We were well clipped in as safety was paramount. Three pilots ran the tight schedule which culminated in a fly past over the Arnhem memorial wreath laying ceremony. All in all a very moving and once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Aero Legends. If a flight in a vintage aircraft is on your bucket list just do it.
Date of experience: 20 September, 2026