He told the crowd the landing was 'definitely softer than the one I had when I came down from space – no doubt'
British Army officer and astronaut, Colonel Tim Peake, lands at the home stadium of Shrewsbury Town in a helicopter to deliver the matchball to celebrate the club's military matchday
The event was part of Armed Forces Match Day and ahead of the kick off the ground hosted a number of forces activities and stalls including the Rifles, 101 Battallion Reme, The Army, The Army Medical Services, and the Army Cadets. As Colonel Peake stepped out and delivered the ball to the touchline, the helicopter rapidly exited the scene, departing over the South Stand, leaving its famous passenger to enjoy a comfortable 3-1 home victory from the director's box.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
'Remarkable Shrewsbury woman' survives years of domestic abuse to open shopA Shrewsbury woman who left her abusive partner behind has triumphed over personal tragedy to open a shop and give something back to domestic abuse charity.
Consulte Mais informação »
Popular podcaster and writer joins Shrewsbury Flower Show line-upPopular gardening writer and podcaster Adam Kirtland will be bringing his ‘View From The Potting Bench’ to this year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show. ShrewsFlowerShw
Consulte Mais informação »
Shrewsbury-based Halls instructed to sell 17th century coaching inn'The Dragon Hotel is a great business opportunity for a hands-on couple to make an excellent living, in a very friendly little town with an excellent work/life balance.'
Consulte Mais informação »
Firefighters called out to sweet machine rescue in Shrewsbury'Incident involving one female with finger stuck in sweet machine. Fire crews released female'
Consulte Mais informação »
Shrewsbury and Telford hospital staff still worried about speaking out over unsafe practiceSignificant numbers of staff at the county's emergency hospitals still have concerns about speaking out over unsafe practice – an annual survey has revealed.
Consulte Mais informação »
'Extraordinary' letter goes under the hammer in Shrewsbury auction'The buyer of this extraordinary letter resides outside London and so the letter, in the short term at least, will stay in England and remain a part of Britain's cultural heritage'
Consulte Mais informação »