A group of 52 women have jumped into the history books by breaking the record for formation skydiving.
The women, all wearing red jump suits, set a British record as they formed the largest free-falling cross to mark this year’s Red Cross Appeal Week.
They came together in the air from there aircraft at a height of 3,000m (10,000ft).
The team of experienced skydivers, dubbed the Brit Chicks, set the record by linking together hands and feet to form the Red Cross logo.
They also raised £20,000 for the charity through sponsorship.
Poor weather delayed the jump for a week but team leader Lesley Gale said: ‘This is an amazing achievement and we’ve waited a long time to make it happen.
‘We saw a window in the weather and just went for it.
‘The cross was formed on our third attempt and we held it for about 12 seconds. We’re extremely proud to have been able to set a new world record for the British Red Cross.’
The women spent the last four months practicing for the record-breaking attempt from Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire.
Leigh Daynes, of the British Red Cross, said: ‘To achieve a record-breaking feat of this kind requires tremendous strength of spirit and team work. It can’t be achieved alone.’
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