Chopper dream comes true

Jun 18 2009 By Jack Abell, Buckinghamshire Advertiser

A DREAM came true for a man as he took flight in a helicopter for the first time.

Paul de Burgh, 88, who lives at Chalfont Lodge care home in Denham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, flew over Buckinghamshire at the weekend thanks to a grant from a charity that raises money for people with mental and physical problems.

Mr de Burgh had been a production manager in the film industry and had flown all over the world during his career, but he had never before had the chance to fly in a helicopter.

Thanks to the grant from Barchester Healthcare Foundation he was able to get his wish.

Mr de Burgh flew all round the county, travelling at 125mph and at a height of 12,000ft.

After landing he said: "It was a great opportunity and I'd like to thank everyone who made this possible."

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