Chelsea Pensioner enjoys surprise flight in WW2 Spitfire

Chelsea Pensioner Mike Smith enjoyed the flight during an event for military veterans

A Chelsea Pensioner has enjoyed a surprise flight in a Spitfire during a charity event.

Mike Smith flew in the rear of one of two World War Two Spitfires over Sussex after taking off from the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar in Westerham, Kent.

The flight was part of an event organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans for Chelsea Pensioners and 20 men who fought in World War Two.

The group were treated to a performance from the D-Day Darlings choir and a buffet lunch before watching the two historic warplanes take to the skies.

Mike Smith flew in the rear of a World War Two Spitfire over Sussex

Mr Smith was joined in the air by businessman Johnny Gallagher, one of the charity’s ambassadors, who covered the cost of the event.

The The Taxi Charity For Military Veterans was formed in Fulham in 1948.

Its aim was to help World War Two veterans throughout London and the home counties.