Coventry Airport to host fundraising 'Fly in' for wounded servicemen
09.08.10
Some iconic aircraft - both Military and Civilian - will be landing at Coventry Airport on 26 September 2010 in a bid to raise urgently needed funds for Britain's wounded servicemen and women. Dedicated to raising funds for personnel injured on active service, the ‘Fly In’ will offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with pilots, aircrew and a range of military and civilian aircraft.
In what promises to be a fantastic day out, the reinvigorated airport is set to see the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly past in support of today's wounded heroes. Sir Peter Rigby, Chairman of Patriot Aerospace, owner of Coventry Airport, said: ‘We owe all of our servicemen and women a debt of honour and gratitude. These people who risk their lives every day on our behalf, and we believe that the least we can do is ensure that they are given the very best available care after being wounded in action.'
‘I'm delighted to say that the aviation industry is giving its full support to what looks certain to be a great day out in aid of a fantastic cause. We'll be putting on a range of entertainments and displays that offer something for everybody, so please put the date in your diary and get ready to have some fun.’
Organised in support of Help for Heroes’, the funds raised will go to improving the lives of wounded servicemen and women who are all treated at the Centre for Defence Medicine based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
The Fly in at Coventry Airport is staged in partnership with the Armed Forces, the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Coventry City Council, CV One, Loop, Classic Flight Club and Heliflight. For more information about the event please visit: www.flyincoventryairport.com.
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