Watch Aled Jones wing walking in the air for Global’s Make Some Noise

20 September 2018, 08:00 | Updated: 20 September 2018, 12:11

Our very own Aled Jones took to the skies for a very special challenge…

Classic FM presenter Aled Jones has faced his fear of flying by completing a white-knuckle wing walk challenge – and in doing so, has raised thousands of pounds for the charity Global’s Make Some Noise.

Thirty-three years since the release of Walking in the Air, which launched Aled’s multi-million selling career, the song took on a whole new meaning when he took to the skies above Gloucestershire for his hair-raising flight.

Aled put Classic FM’s listeners in control of his nail-biting challenge which meant the more money he raised for Global’s Make Some Noise, the higher, faster and steeper the pilot flew. With more than £14,000 donated so far, Aled was given a rollercoaster experience, as he reached a height of more than 6,500ft and speeds of 130mph, combined with 90 degree banks and low passes.

Aled said: “It was without doubt the scariest thing I have ever done in my life. Just before take off, I felt sick to my stomach, my heart was pounding and I thought, ‘Why am I standing on the wing of a plane?’. The last time I was that nervous was my first week of Strictly!

“The flight was unbelievably windy and I began to relax until we did these 90 degree banks. I thought I was going to fall out! I tried to sing one line of Walking in the Air, but it was definitely the worst rendition I've given in my life. The whole wing walk was a mixture of fear and exhilaration and I’ve never been so relieved to be back on the ground. Thank you to everyone who has donated to Global’s Make Some Noise.”

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