A Fighter Pilot Experience

Gordon received a fighter pilot experience for his 50th birthday
The day started with a briefing about the sortes he would be doing
and meeting his opponent Steve.

This is the plane that Gordon took to the air in. After take off he was given the controls and it was all up to him.






Gordon with his instructor Jim. He has 30 years of fighter pilot experience.







A family pose







Before Gordon was strapped into the plane S got a 'shottie'.
I think the helmet was a bit big for her.









Jim explaining the controls to Gordon.

Concentration!!!!!

How 'cute' is the little red cap.

Parachute on - and all strapped in.

One last look behind to say cheerio.

Ready for take off.





Once the plane was in the air they flew 25 miles to where the sortes took place. Gordon received a video of this but I think it is too large to put on the Blog. Hopefully you can see it when we come home at Christmas.

A birds eye view of the 'enemy' plane.

Gordon was the ultimate winner !!!!!!!! .





It was an amazing experience and a once in a lifetime event. Thank you Stuart, Jennifer, Mark, Stephanie & Sarah.