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G-Force (American Adventure)

Ride in the United Kingdom
G-Force
American Adventure Theme Park
Location Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK
Status Defunct
Operated 1989 to 1991-2
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Name Ben Hur
Location Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Operated 1983 to 1988
Statistics
Manufacturer HUSS
Product Ben Hur

G-Force was a Swirl/Skid/Ben Hur built by German manufacturer HUSS previously located at American Adventure Theme Park in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, UK.

History

The ride first opened as Ben Hur at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 1983.[1] In 1989 it was relocated to American Adventure Theme Park where it operated enclosed, under the name G-Force.[2] Following removal from the park, the ride was sporadically advertised for sale by UK showman John Armitage, however it isn't thought to have ever been sold.

References

  1. "05 Mar 1983, page 11 - Manchester Evening News at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  2. "08 Apr 1989, page 9 - Burton Mail at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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