Take your seat at the flying school. Embark on a dynamic journey into aviation history.
In Summer 2024 Highly Sprung Performance and RAF Museums presented two original, exhilarating performances, at their Midlands and London museums. Celebrating untold stories of aircraft, people and machines who have paved the way for future generations.
Highly Sprung’s innovative storytelling will took flight as performers soared through the air, glided with precision across the stage, and spun in a stunning display of skill and artistry. Whether you’re a plane enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of aviation, the shows guaranteed surprise and delight.
Take your seat at the flying school. Embark on a dynamic journey into aviation history.
In Summer 2024 Highly Sprung Performance and RAF Museums presented two original, exhilarating performances, at their Midlands and London museums. Celebrating untold stories of aircraft, people and machines who have paved the way for future generations.
Highly Sprung’s innovative storytelling will took flight as performers soared through the air, glided with precision across the stage, and spun in a stunning display of skill and artistry. Whether you’re a plane enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of aviation, the shows guaranteed surprise and delight.
Bravo, Bravo
Bravo, Bravo at RAF Museums Midlands was a spellbinding performance that paid homage to one of the Royal Air Force’s most iconic aircraft – Bravo November. Audiences witnessed captivating stories, following a machine that defies the ordinary and embodies the extraordinary.
Bravo, Bravo invited audiences to embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of aviation history.
“We loved every minute!” Audience
An adrenaline-fueled spectacle where real-life accounts and untold stories of the Chinook helicopter, affectionately known as ‘the survivor,’ came to life on stage. Bravo November has etched its legacy in the history books, having served in the Falklands, Gulf, and Afghanistan wars, as well as being a beacon of hope in humanitarian aid missions. This hidden hero, revered by the many pilots and individuals who have flown with her, demonstrates true courage, strength, and perseverance.
Bravo, Bravo was more than a performance; it was a captivating demonstration of the spirit of Bravo November and its invaluable contribution to the Royal Air Force. The Chinook, with its distinct personality, became a living, breathing character on stage as its tales unfolded – a machine that went beyond the mechanical.
Trailblazers
Trailblazers at RAF Museums London was a breath-taking performance that unveiled the stories of unsung flying heroes. Shedding light on aviation pioneers from the likes of Amelia Earhart to the brave Bessie Coleman.
This extraordinary show went beyond the headlines, shedding light on hidden heroes whose contributions have been instrumental in shaping how we see flight today.
Audiences were taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they witnessed pilots overcoming adversity, engineers achieving the seemingly impossible, and thrilling flights and missions that left them utterly speechless. The stage came alive with the magic of Highly Sprung, as performers soared through the air in stunning displays of skill and artistry.
Trailblazers wasn’t just a performance; audiences were invited to take their positions as students of ‘Flying school’ and find out more about the challenges, resilience, courage, and innovation that define the spirit of flying. Designed for plane enthusiast and newcomers to the world of aviation, the show guaranteed to surprise, inspire, and left audiences breathless with its dynamic storytelling and awe-inspiring performances.
“People who are aviation enthusiasts and those who have no prior knowledge will find it very interesting You couldn’t do this anywhere else. You’re surrounded by stories… it makes the impossible possible!”
Museum Visitor 2024