Wing walk Inverness duo dress as Top Gun stars for Highland Hospice fundraiser – ‘It took our breath away’
AN adventurous duo took to the skies in true Top Gun style and have so far raised almost £20,000 for Highland Hospice.
Morag McGilvray, of Culduthel, and Joan Mackenzie, who lives in Inverness city centre, travelled all the way to Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent where they took part in a wing walk for the charity.
The pair, who are also known as Maverick Mog and Joan Jett, dressed in Top Gun outfits for the occasion because they are both huge fans of the classic 1980s action film.
Ms McGilvray said it had been a “wonderful experience” and added: “We felt quite nervous but so excited before take off.
“The flight was breath taking, it was a beautiful clear day and Kent is such a stunning place.
“We were up for 10 minutes but it felt longer. After we landed we were high as kites – so delighted and very emotional.”
She said they would both do it again and their next adventure could be to go skydiving or something just as daring. So far they have raised £16,200, as well as £3600 in gift aid.
Ms McGilvray said: “It was the best experience and we are so delighted with all the sponsor money we have raised.”
Originally they were
hoping to raise £12,500 and the money they have collected will go towards the cost of buying a special “cuddle bed” for the hospice – designed to allow family members to lie next to their loved ones.
They chose the cause to thank hospice staff for providing respite care for Morag’s father Tom Scott, who died in June aged 64.
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