Air Swing (John Wall)

Air Swing

John Wall (UK) Location Travelling, UK Status Operating since 2016
Alex Crow (UK) Location Travelling UK Operated 2016 to November 2022 Lightwater Valley (loan) Name Apollo Location Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK Operated 2016 to 2019 Replaced Whirlwind Coney Beach Pleasure Park Location Porthcawl, Bridgend, Wales, UK Operated March 2014 to 2015
Statistics
Manufacturer	AK Rides
Product	Swing Tower
Capacity	20 per cycle

Air Swing is a Star Flyer built by Slovakian manufacturer AK Rides currently owned and travelled by UK showman John Wall.

History

The ride was previously called Apollo and opened at Lightwater Valley in 2016, replacing Whirlwind.

Apollo did not operate during 2020 along with other thrill rides, as the park focused on younger families. On 1 February 2021, the park announced that Apollo would be removed from the park.

The ride was sold by Alex Crow to John Wall in November 2022.

External links

• Images of the ride on NFCA Digital.

References

Articles on Lightwater Valley
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