His wife of 57 years had just been moved into a care home last summer due to Alzheimer’s disease, and sadness was his only companion—until his grandson surprised him by fulfilling a lifelong dream.
12-year-old Harrison Gurney wanted desperately to cheer up his grandad and came up with a plan to give him the surprise of a lifetime.
The boy wrote letters to airfields and private Spitfire owners across the UK asking for help.
“It breaks my heart to see him so sad. I want him to smile again,” read part of the letter.
Bosses at Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex were so touched that they offered to fly the two of them in the classic aircraft.
He managed to raise enough money to fuel his granddad’s surprise by doing chores around the house and offering to do garden work for other family members.
“It was absolutely fantastic, it was the most amazing experience I have ever had. To have been allowed to take control on the Spitfire. The pilot did barrel rolls and some dives, it was great fun—a brilliant day out, all thanks to Harri.”
“It’s a life-long dream come true. Harri knew that and went and made it happen. He sets his mind on something and follows it through. We’re very proud of him.”
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