NOSTALGIA: Helicopter of the stars visits Boston school

A helicopter which had taxied the likes of pop stars, famous footballers, and even the Queen paid a visit to a Boston school 25 years ago.

The flying friend-to-the-stars was operated by a cab air company known as Heli–Photos.

St Thomas Primary School, Boston, in 1996.placeholder image
St Thomas Primary School, Boston, in 1996.

It was flown to St Thomas Primary School by Capt David Arkell and landed in the playing field.

Were you one of the youngsters there on the day?

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