The first Isle of Man-based armed services member to take advantage of Manx2.com’s travel support offer was able to come home on Saturday. Gunner Jason Davies travelled back from Newcastle at the weekend to be with his family on the Island.

Manx2.com has offered travel support for Isle of Man-based service personnel, whose travel warrants are due to be withdrawn in the near future. Their support is one part of their work with 2012 Charity of the Year - the Royal British Legion IOM. As the Legion has been unable to access any details of serving personnel in the Island they are appealing directly to Manx-based personnel to get in touch.

Colonel Charles Wilson, Royal British Legion IOM, said: “Manx2.com has kindly offered support in the form of return flights to Isle of Man military personnel from any of its UK destinations – we need armed services personnel to get in touch to register their interest. In the first instance personnel should contact me on charles.wilson@usa.net or call (01624) 629589.”

Noel Hayes, Chairman, Manx2.com added: “Alongside our fundraising plans, currently including a sponsored Plane pull and a Swing Night with 1940’s music, food and a static Spitfire display, we are hoping the offer of flights will help Manx services personnel to return to the Island when on leave.”

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 Manx2.com Chairman Noel Hayes welcomes Gunner Jason Davies on his arrival at Isle of Man Airport on Saturday.

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