Why

Every Physical Training Instructor course that comes through RAF Cosford has to complete a physically demanding event, which raises money for a charity close to our hearts.

When & Where

On Saturday 10th February @ the Grand Central Station in Birmingham, 17 RAF UTPTI's on course 93 and 2 course instructors will box jump the height of Mount Everest and row, cycle or run the circumference of Mount Everest within a 10 hour time span.

Nb. We have used google to find out the height and circumference of Mount Everest.

How Many

The total number of 24 inch box jumps needed to be completed is a staggering 14,501 and equates to 763 each! 

How Far

The total number of km needed to be completed is 26.2km each and will be completed on any of the following cv equipment: rower, stationary bike or treadmill.

Charity

One of the members of the PTI family, Cpl Robert Budgen suffered severe spinal injuries in a parachuting accident on 21st January 2016. The Barbara Bus Fund has been paramount in supporting Rob’s recovery by providing wheelchair accessible vehicles from their Stoke Mandeville and Stanmore branches. These vehicles cost upwards of £450 per week from a hire company and the Barbara Bus Fund provides them for those in need and only asks for affordable donations. The Barbara Bus Fund was started in 1968 by Barbara Werndly who herself was an inpatient at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

The Fund is a registered charity with a fleet of wheelchair accessible vehicles, set up to enable passengers to travel without needing to transfer. The vehicles can accommodate from one to three wheelchairs in comfort along with several able-bodied passengers, and are equipped with appropriate wheelchair restraint. For more information please visit www.barbarabus.com.