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Red Arrows to fly over Maidstone thanks to 12-year-old George

Keep your eye on the skies over Maidstone on Sunday and you may spot a fly-past by the famous Red Arrows.

The world-renowned RAF aerobatic team have agreed to fly over above the home of 12-year-old charity fund-raiser George Abrehart.

George, a pupil at Sutton Valence School, is organising a Campfest in his back garden, to raise cash for Children In Need.

Enterprising fund-raiser George Abrehart
Enterprising fund-raiser George Abrehart

He has 51 friends and family members on his guest list, each paying £20 a tent to pitch up for the two-day festival.

George’s mum Carol explained: “This will be the third camping festival George has organised.

“Each time he has written to the Red Arrows asking if they could do a flyover: this year, a little to our surprise, they said yes.”

The Red Arrows in action
The Red Arrows in action

The Red Arrows are set to appear at the Herne Bay airshow that afternoon and have agreed to visit George en route, probably around 2pm, although the family are waiting to be notified of the exact time.

But the flypast is only one aspect of the entertainment that George has organised. There will also be live music from his band, the Musical Maniacs, in which he plays drums and his sister Beth sings, and a separate talent contest for his guests.

The sound could have been made by the Red Arrows. Picture: Gary Browne
The sound could have been made by the Red Arrows. Picture: Gary Browne

In addition, his patrons will enjoy a barbecue, a treasure hunt and a dip in the family pool.

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