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The UFO

The UFO is a fairground ride at Flamingo Land.

It spins round very quickly on an axle which pushes you back against the carriage and you can't move. The central arm lifts up, which means that you go upside-down.

There are twelve main spokes. Each one has a carriage on the end of it. There triangles between the spokes to make it stronger.

It looks a bit like a UFO but it reminds us more of a bicycle wheel.

By Polly, Sarah, Emma and Philippa
The UFO - click for full size image

The UFO


The main arm starts to rise. - click for full size image

The main arm starts to rise.


Structure information

Submitted by

Topcliffe CE Primary School - Class 4

Location

Flamingo Land, Malton, North Yorkshire

Build date

unknown

Date photo taken

26/09/03

Designer

unknown

Materials used

steel framework

Related URL

http://www.flamingoland.co.uk

Categories

Frame

Vehicle

Fairground

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