Coventry Airport To Host Fundraising Fly In For Wounded Servicemen and Women

4th August 2010

Some of our most iconic aircraft - both Military and Civilian - are plotting a course for Coventry Airport on 26th September 2010 in a bid to raise urgently needed funds for Britain's wounded servicemen and women.

In what promises to be a fantastic day out for families, aviation fans and children of all ages, the reinvigorated airport is set to see the famous Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly past in support of today's wounded heroes. Dedicated to raising funds for personnel injured on active service, the ‘Fly In’ experience will offer the opportunity to get up close and personal with pilots, aircrew and a range of military and civilian aircraft.

"We owe all of our servicemen and women a debt of honour and gratitude. These are 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," said Sir Peter Rigby.

"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.

The Fly in takes place on Sunday 26th September 2010 at Coventry Airport. In addition to watching aircraft flying in, visitors will also be able to experience hangar-based shopping, entertainment and even participate in the whole fly in experience by taking a helicopter flight around the airport.

For more information about the event please visit: http://www.flyincoventryairport.com