Call for support: British Disabled Flying Association (BDFA) charity auction

November 5, 2009

The BDFA, a charity which is run by disabled people to offer disabled and disadvantaged people the opportunity to enjoy the experience of flying, is holding a fundraising auction on the 28th November.

The BDFA opens flying to the disabled and profoundly ill, and in doing so makes a genuine impact on people’s lives. It operates four adapted light aircraft, but it needs key funding to maintain its offering.

The auction offers a fantastic way to get involved in the charity, with the potential to enjoy extremely high quality prizes including:

- A flight of a lifetime with the Breitling Jet Team

- Perform your own wing walking display

- Flight in a P.51 Mustang

- Fly with the Blades

- Night at the Army Flying Museum

- Signed Red Arrows flying suit

- Dinner party in your own home by Best in the Business

- A DJ on a Radio Breakfast Show

- Luxury London hotel stay and tickets to see Chicago

plus many more!

To bid on a lot, and support the charity, please go to: www.aviatorsball.co.uk

 

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