Helicopter set to land on pitch for special delivery at Shrewsbury Town game this weekend
A helicopter will land on the pitch to deliver the match ball at Shrewsbury Town’s game this weekend.
Salop’s League Two clash with Crewe Alexandra at the Croud Meadow marks the return of the club’s annual Military Matchday.
The club will honour armed forces personnel, with hundreds expected to attend. The initiative is organised by Shrewsbury Town, the Shrewsbury Town Foundation and Shropshire Council’s Armed Forces Covenant team.
The event will once again see the match ball delivered by helicopter. A Juno aircraft from No. 1 Flying Training School, based at RAF Shawbury, will land on the pitch before kick-off.
The ball will then be presented to Sqn Ldr Andy Smailes of RAF Shawbury, who will be positioned pitchside.
Station Commander at RAF Shawbury, Paddy Durnin, said: “The Military Matchday at Shrewsbury Town Football Club is one of our favourite events of the year.
“It represents the amazing support RAF Shawbury and all current and former serving military personnel receive from communities and organisations across Shropshire.
"We are very proud of our strong mutual links with Shrewsbury Town Football Club and Shropshire Council, as operated through the Armed Forces Covenant.
“We hope our personnel, families and veterans enjoy the day, as well as well as supporters and members of the public who come and see the military displays in the fan zone before the match.”