LAST month at Chiltern Park Aerodrome in Oxfordshire, long-time Dockenfield resident Morag James fearlessly climbed up onto the wing of a Tiger Moth aeroplane and after a short health and safety briefing, she was strapped in and the plane set off – flying up to speeds of 120 mph at times.

Morag, who was bought the experience as a 60th birthday treat by her three daughters Elizabeth, Emma and Annabel, said: “What a fantastic experience. The Wingwalk was even more exciting than I had expected, with perfect conditions of fluffy white clouds in a blue sky and a patchwork of fields below.

“I had some great encouragement from the ground and it was particularly wonderful that Sally and Peter Lawrence from The Simon Trust were able to join us.

“I have been overwhelmed at the huge amount of sponsorship I have managed to raise for The Simon Trust by the Wingwalk, which is still coming in via my Virgin Money Giving page.”

To help The Simon Trust achieve their goal of raising £500,000 to support young adults with severe autism in Surrey, and help Morag reach her next landmark of £4,000, go to www.virginmoneygiving.com/MoragJames.