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IN THE COCKPIT

WHAT was it like to fly in a Lancaster bomber heading for the Mohne Dam in Germany in 1943? A new Dambusters Virtual Reality experience at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon, Greater London, invites visitors to slip on a headset and haptic jacket to take part in one of the most daring raids of World War II. Participants must be over 13 ( rafmuseum.org.uk).

CHILDREN FIRST

BRITISH Airways lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick are getting dedicated My 1st Years Kids Zones, where junior passengers can ride on mini-aeroplanes, cook in a play kitchen and let rip on musical instruments. Let’s hope there will be earplugs ( ba.com).

HAPPY LANDING

IRELAND’S Donegal Airport has been named the world’s most scenic place to fly into in an poll by private charter specialist PrivateFly (Donegal’s Fanad Head Lighthouse pictured above). Bordered by rugged mountains and golden beaches, the Irish runway saw off London City, Nice and Queenstown in New Zealand ( private fly.com/scenicairports).

SLEEP WELL

THOMAS Cook Airlines is introducing Sleeper Seats on long-haul flights to destinations such as New York and San Francisco. Available from May 13, the beds are created by laying a custom-made mattress across three Economy seats. From £200 one-way ( thomascookairlines.com).

SPANISH STAR

LOOKING for an affordable sunshine break? Ryanair has added extra flights to Alicante from five UK airports this summer ( ryanair.com). Pair them with a holiday home from Villa Plus. A week in early July at five-bedroom Villa Cantellops in Javea costs from £1,954, ( villaplus.com).