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My story

 

It is every boy's dream to pilot a jet aircraft...unfortunately we do not have perfect eyesight.  However now, thanks to the wonderment of modern technology, for Bernard and his two sons, James and Matt, that dream is about to become reality.

As part of our marafundraising attempt for the MS Trust we present:

The Red Arrows Running Display Team

As a tribute to the amazing aerial displays of those magnificent men in their flying machines, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, we have created ....erm...a land-based alternative.

Following an intensive four month research & development effort our technical running arrow costumes have been fine-tuned for optimum air-resistance and we are reasonably confident that they will not fall apart before mile 8.  We have spent literally minutes perfecting our display patterns - safety is of course our highest priority.

We will be wowing the crowds at the Great North Run this year with our intricate routines - not quite breaking the sound barrier.  Click the link to the left to get a taster from our promotional video.

The MS Trust

We are raising money for the MS Trust because our Auntie Celia suffers from Multiple Sclerosis.  This is an absolutely devastating and unpredictable disease which affects every aspect of life.  The vision of the MS Trust is to enable people with MS to live their lives to the full.  We would be really grateful if you could help us to raise money for this cause by sponsoring us in our running antics.

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Well done lads. I am impressed. Donation by David Woodward 27/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done guys. All the best. Donation by Bradley Ward 26/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anthony Edward Grice 22/10/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

well done chaps !! Donation by robert barratt 07/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Janet Strong 06/10/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sponsorship from Matt's friend from Darlington Donation by Matt Robinson 04/10/09  

£5.00

Sponsorship from Matt's neighbours Donation by Susan & Graham 02/10/09  

£10.00

Thanks for letting us know about this, Bernard - the flying helmet certainly suits... James, Charlotte, Molly and Wilf Donation by James Gilmour 01/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Congratulations to all three of you. We spotted you on the telly. Donation by Colin & Allison Parks 29/09/09  

£40.00

Well done, but where were the coloured smoke trails, should have had a curry the night before... Donation by Graeme March 27/09/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

We caught a brief glimpse of you on TV - best wishes to you all. Donation by Glen & Chris 26/09/09  

£25.00

Well done chaps! Donation by Paul Foster 24/09/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Disappointed I missed your 5 seconds of fame on the BBC, hope you put on a good synchronised display! Donation by Jonathan 23/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

WELL DONE. GOOD TO SEE GOOSE FARED BETTER THAN IN THE FILM! Donation by PAUL BOSOMWORTH 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Donation by Auntie Audrey 23/09/09  

£10.00

well done, love the costumes! Donation by Rob Tragen 23/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done all. Donation by Sarah Paton 22/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done red arrows!! Donation by jason towndrow 22/09/09  

well done red arrows!! Donation by rachel lundean 22/09/09  

Hope it didn't chafe too much! Donation by Alastair Wilson 21/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done to my training partner for getting round with an arrow on your back+ in under 2hrs too! :-) Looking forward to next year!! Donation by Julia and Adi 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done - we saw you on the TV. Very impressive video! Donation by Kevin Johnson 21/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck to you all today! We love your video! Love Rachael & Kris Hall x Donation by Rachael Hall 20/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Keep in formation Donation by Tom, Steve and Steve 20/09/09  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Bernard enjoy the day. Hope to catch up with you , our daughter lives in Sheffield & we should meet. mmmeetmee Donation by gordon sheard 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Fletcher Squadron! We'll be waiting in Shields for the flypast. Donation by Howard, Deborah, Megan & Lily 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Jill Croskell 19/09/09  

£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

Good Luck!! :-D Donation by Jaclyn Younger 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Disappointed about the lack of kitten tazering, but good luck anyway... Donation by Ken Barlow 19/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck guys -hope Red Arrows give you a fly-by congrats 2 Karen and Vicky for getting through this!! Donation by coral lundean 19/09/09  

£100.00
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