Lynne Whinnerah, a Civil Servant within Station Management Squadron at RAF Halton recently took part in a sky diving challenge to raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund.
Lynne said: “I have been a Civil Servant for the past four years, but I have been in and around the Military for 18 years now. On 14 August I took part in a sponsored Tandem Sky Dive to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund. I have wanted to do a sky dive but never actually thought that I would, however, my husband had other ideas and decided to buy me one last Christmas. I decided if I was going to overcome my fear of heights I would do it for a worthy cause and one close to my heart hence raising money for the Benevolent Fund.
I had to travel to Devon for the dive, luckily the weather was absolutely perfect! After waiting for three hours I was lucky enough to get on the first plane, travelling to 15,000 feet my nerves kicked in and I honestly did not think that I could go ahead with it. Thanks to my persuasive instructor I got to the edge of the plane where I had my first glimpse of what I was about to do, the air was blue and not the colour! Before I knew it I was soaring through the air experiencing a feeling I will never experience again, amazement, fear and a sense of achievement”.
A huge well done to Lynne who managed to raise £680 for the Benevolent Fund who support all serving and former members of the RAF, their partners and dependents.
