Wing walk for Blesma and help support our Injured Veterans!

The Wing Walk is an exciting experience lasting 10 minutes where you are safely strapped to the wing of a beautiful vintage Boeing Stearman Biplane and will complete a variety of flypasts and manoeuvres, with the highlight being a dive from 500ft and a zoom climb with a final "Run and Break" before landing.

Locations

Dunkeswell Airfield,Devon, EX14 4LG
Breighton Aerodrome, Selby, Yorkshire, YO8 6DS
Bodmin Airfield, Cornwall, PL30 4BU
Chiltern Park, Oxford, OX10 6AS

Join Team Blesma...

There is a minimum fundraising total of £599, which includes your deposit, Wing Walk and fundraising.

Why we need you?

By taking part in the Wing Walk and fundraising for Blesma, you will be helping our Injured Veterans to live independent and fulfilling lives. Below you can see how your fundraising can help:

£10 can help to pay to resolve an issue with a Member's prosthetics.
£100 can pay for 5 Members to go on a day trip, such as the theatre, boat trips and gardening activities.
£550 can pay for a Member to have a weekend away with their partner and children.

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FAQs

Is there a weight limit?

Yes, you must be under 85kg.

What is the age requirement?

You must be at least 18 year old.

If you are older than 65 you will require a Doctor’s signature confirming your fitness to participate in this experience.

Is there a required fitness level?

You must be able to climb up the aircraft to the top wing where the Rig is fixed (about 10 feet).

When can I do the wing walk?

It is available to book every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at different locations throughout the year.

What should I wear?

Warm but not bulky clothing (no hoodies or scarves), soft soled flat shoes (plimsolls or trainers) and if you wish gloves. You will be provided with goggles and ear plugs.

No puffer coats allowed.

Can my friends and family watch?

All your friends and family will be more than welcome to watch you. There is a homely café on site which serves both hot and cold dishes as well as a large garden area with unrestricted views of your performance.

Can I wear glasses during the experience?

Yes, all wing walkers will be given goggles to wear during the flight and there are some larger goggles which fit over glasses.

Andy’s Circuit

Exercise	Time/Rep	Rest
Squats	30 Seconds	30 Seconds
Press Ups	30 Seconds	30 Seconds
Sit Ups	30 Seconds	30 Seconds
Star Jumps	30 Seconds	30 Seconds
On The Spot Jog	30 Seconds	30 Seconds
Plank	30 Seconds	30 Seconds

Andy Barlow

Fusilier Andy Barlow was injured in September 2006 while serving in Kajaki, Afghanistan. He lost his left leg above the knee. Since then, Andy has competed in Para Alpine skiing, been part of the first disabled sports programme set up by the British Military and now works as a Blesma Outreach Officer in the South.

Charmaine's Circuit

Exercise	Time/Rep	Rest
Chest Flys	10 Reps	30 Seconds
Tricep Kick Backs	10 Reps	30 Seconds
Over Head Tricep Dips	10 Reps	30 Seconds
Shoulder Press	10 Reps	30 Seconds
Sit Up / V Up	10 Reps	30 Seconds
Ab Crunches	10 Reps	30 Seconds

Charmaine Healy

Charmaine suffered a life-changing injury that led to an amputation after serving with the Royal Signals in Afghanistan in 2010. Since then she has competed at the 2017 Invictus Games, winning Silver in Powerlifting, Silver in Sitting Volleyball and Bronze in Wheelchair Basketball. After a break from sport, Charmaine is focusing on her fitness once again with regular gym sessions.

Stephen's Circuit

Exercise	Time/Rep	Rest
Burpees	1 Minute	30 Seconds
Press Ups	1 Minute	30 Seconds
Sit Ups	1 Minute	30 Seconds
Lunge (Alternate Legs)	1 Minute	30 Seconds
Squat	1 Minute	30 Seconds
Shuttle Sprints	1 Minute	30 Seconds

Stephen Shine

Stephen lost his left leg in 2007 while on patrol with the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment in Basra, Iraq. After rehab, Stephen threw himself into sport, taking part in skiing, scuba diving, water skiing and kayaking. Now he competes in CrossFit competitions and is working towards becoming a CrossFit coach.

Paul's Circuit

Exercise	Time/Rep	Rest
Press Ups	30 Seconds	Repeat set 3 times
Ball Slams	30 Seconds	with a 3 minute rest
Arm Front/Side Raises	30 Seconds	between each set.
Shadow Boxing	30 Seconds
Plank	30 Seconds
Heel Touches	30 Seconds

Paul Swain

Paul lost his left arm below the elbow while serving in Afghanistan in 2011. Since then, Paul has represented Great Britain an impressive five times in golf at the prestigious Simpson Cup, has qualified as a personal trainer, appeared in major TV and film productions as an extra, climbed to the Everest basecamp and is now working on his own entrepreneurial projects for good causes.

Mark's Circuit

Exercise	Time/Rep	Rest
Press Ups	10 Reps	Repeat set 5 times
Squats	10 Reps	as quickly as possible
V – Ups	10 Reps	and record your time.
Burpees	10 Reps
Sit Ups	10 Reps
Run	400 Meters

Mark Ormrod

Mark Ormrod was injured on Christmas Eve while serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan. He lost both his legs and an arm, making him the UK’s first triple amputee to survive the conflict. Today, Mark is an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, a peak performance coach, an author, a father, a husband, an Invictus Games champion, a charity fundraiser and ambassador and a daily inspiration for thousands of people who follow him on social media.

Corie's Circuit

Exercise	Time/Rep	Rest
Jumping Jacks	1.5 Minutes	Repeat 5 times.
Lunge Elbows to Ankles	20 Reps	Rest for 30 seconds
Side Lunge into Squat	20 Reps	between sets.
Wide Speed Skaters	20 Reps
Crawl Outs	20 Reps
Russian Baby Makers	20 Reps

Corie Mapp

Former Lance Corporal Corie lost both his legs after he stepped on and detonated an IED while serving in Afghanistan. Corie has competed at the 2014, 2016 and 2017 Invictus Games and the Warrior Games. He now represents Great Britain in Para-Bobsleigh and was the 2018 world cup winner.

Wing Walk for Blesma