Dambuster Johnny Johnson's RAF fundraiser

100 year old legendary dambuster Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson MBE DFM  was at the centre of a cycle ‘flypast’ in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund.  A group of 12 cyclists cycled 19 miles before arriving in Bristol, representing one mile for each of the Lancaster crews that flew in Operation Chastise 78 years ago.  The outdoor event was opened by Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, Lord-Lieutenant for Bristol, with Johnny and guests assembled.  Peaches Golding explained, ‘I was thrilled to be part of this special day for Johnny Johnson and for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Johnny is so inspirational'.  Among guests for the flypast were Sir Simon Bollom (Chief Executive of Defence Equipment and Support, Ministry of Defence), Air Marshal Sir Ian Macfadyen (President of the RAFA Westbury-on-Trym), Air Commodore Rob Woods, Air Commodore David Tait, and Chris Della Porta (event organiser), among others.