{"id":303,"date":"2011-09-20T19:15:32","date_gmt":"2011-09-20T19:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airscene.co.uk\/news\/?p=303"},"modified":"2011-09-20T19:15:32","modified_gmt":"2011-09-20T19:15:32","slug":"chance-to-have-a-flight-in-formation-with-a-spitfire-and-raise-money-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.airscene.co.uk\/news\/promotions\/chance-to-have-a-flight-in-formation-with-a-spitfire-and-raise-money-for-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Chance to have a flight in formation with a Spitfire and raise money for charity"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lottery to win a \u2018once in a lifetime’ opportunity to fly in formation with one of history’s most iconic aircraft may have ended, but a further place remains up for grabs for one lucky aviation fan.The fly2help charity, which supports people with life-limiting and chronic illnesses, offered two lucky winners the chance to fly alongside a Spitfire.<\/p>\n

The names of the winning pair are due to be announced in the next few days and they will take to the skies at Cotswold Airport, on Sunday (September 25th).<\/p>\n

However, the charity is now offering another aviation fan the opportunity to bid, via a donation to fly2help, for a third slot outright and see at close quarters the aerial elegance of the Second World War fighter aircraft.<\/p>\n

For a minimum donation of \u00a3750, the successful bidder will also have the chance to experience a simulated aerial dogfight and a private display by the RV8tors aerobatic display team, whose aircraft are emblazoned with the fly2help logo.<\/p>\n

The charity supports families struggling to live with bereavement and disability, isolation or financial deprivation, as well as people who have suffered extreme neglect and abuse.<\/p>\n

And fly2help’s Chief Executive Chris Hadlow said all the money from both the lottery and flight donation bid will provide much-needed support for the organisation.<\/p>\n

He said: “We’ve had a fantastic response to the text lottery and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who entered.<\/p>\n

“At the same time, we’re also delighted to be offering a third person the chance to experience what promises to be an amazing day’s flying.<\/p>\n

“Not many people get the chance to see a Spitfire in flight at such close quarters and I’m sure this rare opportunity will really capture the imagination of aviation fans.”<\/p>\n

For further enquiries, please call fly2help on 01285 770821.<\/p>\n

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