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Youngsters got a rare chance to see some of the finest helicopters in the world at an
Youngsters got a rare chance to see some of the finest helicopters in the world at an annual festival at the Bowes Railway Museum.
Bosses at the museum, in Washington, held a special day for hundreds of pupils who were granted a day off from school.
Pupils from the local Springwell Village School were just some of the 400 from Sunderland and Gateshead who turned up for the event.
Among the attractions was a giant Sikorsky Sea Stallion used by the American 21st Special Ops Squadron and known as the Jolly Green Giant.
It was the 9th annual event of its kind at the museum and pupils from Farringdon School in Sunderland provided music with their band, Far Sun.
06/07/1998
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Excitement filled the air as youngsters were treated to a rare spectacle of world-class helicopters at the annual festival held at Bowes Railway Museum. The museum bosses in Washington organized a special day for hundreds of lucky pupils who were granted a well-deserved break from school. Amongst the 400 enthusiastic attendees from Sunderland and Gateshead, students from Springwell Village School eagerly explored the impressive display. The star attraction was undoubtedly the colossal Sikorsky Sea Stallion, affectionately known as the Jolly Green Giant, which had been utilized by the renowned American 21st Special Ops Squadron. Its sheer size and power left everyone in awe, inspiring dreams of daring adventures high above. Adding to the festive atmosphere, Farringdon School's band, Far Sun, provided lively music that resonated throughout the event. Their melodious tunes created an uplifting ambiance that perfectly complemented this celebration of aerospace marvels. This marked yet another successful year for Bowes Railway Museum's helicopter extravaganza – an event eagerly anticipated by both young and old alike. It served as a reminder of how museums play an essential role in educating and captivating audiences about military history and technological advancements. As this print captures these unforgettable moments from July 6th, 1998, it serves as a testament to youthful curiosity being nurtured through extraordinary experiences.
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