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Exciting New Partnership for fly2help and 'The Six'
fly2help
are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership
with 'The Six' - the remarkable Douglas DC-6A Cloudmaster,
an iconic 1950's airliner, owned & managed by the Air
Atlantique Classic Flight based at Coventry.
The Kemble based aviation charity, fly2help, was born from a deep appreciation of the worth, strength and overall enchantment of aviation. As a charity that shares access to the beauty of our skies, the DC-6's stunning and powerful air display typifies the energy and spirit of fly2help.
"It is an enormous honour for fly2help to have a strong link to such a magnificent historic aircraft and we are hugely excited by the new partnership; we believe it is the perfect vehicle to assist help fly2help in its aims" said Mandy Pantall of fly2help.
Via
the medium of flight, fly2help
encourages individuals and families who need a life boost
to reach for the sky. The Chief Executive of the charity,
Phill O'Dell, explained "fly2help
supports those who have suffered trauma or tragedy; typically
those dealing with life-limiting and chronic illness, bereavement,
and individuals who can really benefit from a chance to quite
literally leave their worries on the ground and look at the
world from a new perspective. An experience with fly2help
can help to stretch the physical, mental and emotional boundaries
that are often placed around individuals, as well as helping
to increase imagination, self-esteem and confidence."
Julian Firth, Chief Pilot for the 'Six', first became aware of the charity last summer during a visit to Kemble Airport. Julian recognised the synergy between both organisations and the joint desire to share the privileges of aviation, and wasting no time, he approached fly2help about joining forces.
Having enjoyed a tremendous debut airshow season in 2007, Julian and the DC6 will undoubtedly draw in the crowds during 2008. "There are many ways that 'The Six' and its display programme can assist in fundraising, as well as raising the awareness of such a great charity; we are really excited by this tremendous opportunity " said Julian.
Both organisations are looking forward to a joint presence at a number of airshows later this year, where the teams will be delighted to share the joy of this classic propliner and to tell spectators more about both organisations.
For more information on 'The Six', check-out their website at www.thedc6.com