Pupils at a Somerset school were treated to a rare up-close experience of an elite military helicopter, after a Royal Navy Wildcat landed on their school lawn this week.
Former student turned Royal Navy Lieutenant Jonathan Childs landed the helicopter at his alma mater, Taunton School, this Tuesday, October 13.
Students at the school of all age groups were able to get a special look at the elite military vehicle and meet the crew as part of the special visit that will be remembered "for many years to come."
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A spokesperson for Taunton School told the Somerset County Gazette: “We were delighted to welcome a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter to Taunton School on Tuesday 13th October, flown by Lieutenant Cuttriss and Old Tauntonian Lieutenant Jonathan Childs.
“Shortly after its landing, students from nursery to Sixth Form got the opportunity to have a look inside the helicopter and meet the crew.
“It was an inspiring experience for our pupils and a fantastic chance to see this remarkable aircraft up close while welcoming back an Old Tauntonian.
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Royal Navy, Lieutenant Childs and Lieutenant Cuttriss for making this incredible experience possible.
"It was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to witness a military helicopter up close and an occasion that will undoubtedly be remembered for many years to come.”
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