Wounded veterans set sights on South Pole microlight flight

If you think going outside to collect the mail isn't on because it’s a bit nippy, then you might want to give a thought to a squadron of disabled British servicemembers who plan to spend next January flying to the South Pole in little more than hang gliders. Organized by the charity Flying For Freedom, up to five open-cockpit microlights will be piloted by the veterans to show what severely disabled people can achieve, as well as inspire others to seek rehabilitation... Continue Reading Wounded veterans set sights on South Pole microlight flight

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Tags: Aircraft, Antarctic, British, British Antarctic Survey, Microlights, Soldiers, South Pole

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