Super Trooper (David Irvin)

Super Trooper

David Irvin (UK) Location Travelling Status Operating since July 2020
Alton Towers (loan) Name Funk’n’Fly Location Alton, Staffordshire, England, UK Operated During 2021 Replaced by Funk’n’Fly
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Manufacturer	PWS Rides
Product	Super Trooper
Capacity	36 per cycle
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The Retro Squad are three robots each representing one of the three rides installed at Alton Towers for the 2021 season

Super Trooper is a Paratrooper variant built by UK manufacturer PWS Rides currently owned & travelled by UK showman David Irvin. The ride was on loan at Alton Towers for the 2021 season, operating under the name Funk’n’Fly.

History

This attraction was one of three temporary rides which operated at Alton Towers in 2021. Collectively, the trio was branded as The Retro Squad. Funk'n'Fly is situated in the Forbidden Valley themed area on the site formerly occupied by Ripsaw.

References

Articles on Alton Towers
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