Children with special needs took to the skies at a special flying lesson at Elstree Aerodrome.

The airport saw young children from the Speech, Language and Hearing Centre, in central London, take part in a Fly-2-Help scheme.

Three-year-old Caleb, who has a speech delay, was delighted to take part in the event.

His mother, Lauren Regisford, 30, said: “He started off a bit miserable this morning but when he put the high-visibility jacket on he was great.

“It’s so important that they get these different experiences and for Christopher Place to be given the chance is brilliant.”

Mother Marcia Mercier was inspired to hold these events because her son, Alex, 18, is profoundly deaf.

She said: “It’s been fantastic. Our mission is to give children with these hardships a great day out.

“We are very fortunate that the airfield really gets behind us and gives up their time.”

“When Alex went up in the air with Fly-2-Help for the first time it spurred me to support them as much as I can. They have always held a place in my heart.”