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| Status | Discontinued |
| Introduced | 1972 |
| Discontinued | 1980 |
| Number built | 7 |
| Statistics | |
| Manufacturer |  |
| Type | Paratrooper |
| Capacity | 36 per cycle |
Skydiver was a Lifting Paratrooper produced by UK manufacturer Maxwell. Seven units were produced between 1972 and 1980, all for the UK market.
Completed Attractions
| Name | Owner | Location | Opened | Status | Year Manufactured |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Para-Glider | Reece Evans Michael Stirling Barry Island Pleasure Park Anthony Harris |
|
1996 May 1988 1984 April 1980 |
In storage Closed 1995 Closed May 1988 Closed 1983 |
1980 |
| Paratrooper | Clacton Pier | |
April 1977 | Operating | 1977 |
| Sky Diver | Clifton Hill Dunes Leisure Family Fun Fair Paul Earnshaw Tony Cotton Jamie North James Cole Dean Bailey John Jennings Stanley Cubbins Knowsley Safari Park Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach |
|
October 2019 2009 2008 2004 2001 September 1994 1991 September 1986 1984 1979 1974 |
Operating Closed 2019 Closed 2008 Closed 2007 Closed 2003 Closed 2000 Closed 1994 Closed 1990 Closed 1986 Closed 1983 Closed 1978 |
1974 |
| Sky Diver | Dunes Leisure Family Fun Fair Barry's Amusements Kursaal Amusement Park Ingoldmells Leisure Centre Belle Vue |
|
1989 1986 1980 1979 1975 |
Closed 2006 Closed 1988 Closed 1985 Closed 1979 Closed 1978 |
1975 |
| Sky Diver | unknown Stephen Kelly Tony Murray Irvine Beach Park Symonds Yat Leisure Park Ingoldmells Leisure Centre Coney Beach Pleasure Park |
  |
January 2010 2006 1998 1988 1984 1982 March 1972 |
Unknown Closed 2009 Closed 2005 Closed 1990 Closed 1987 Closed 1983 Closed 1981 |
1972 |
| Sky Glider | MGM Dizzee World Dunes Leisure Family Fun Fair Botton's Pleasure Beach |
 |
2009 2007 1974 |
Operating Closed 2008 Closed 2006 |
1974 |
| Sky Rider | Mark Hadfield Anderton & Rowland Codona's Amusement Park Enoch Doubtfire |
|
December 2009 1981 1976 June 1973 |
In storage Closed Closed 1980 Closed 1975 |
1973 |
External Links
- Images of the product on NFCA Digital.