Robinson’s Fresh Foods claimed victory at the recent Citywing Plane Pull event, held at their hangar at Ronaldsway on Sunday 7th July. This year teams were raising money for Citywing’s 2013 charity of the year Crossroads Care.
Entrants this year were Nobles Operating Department Practitioners, Western Viking Rugby Club, The Unfit Crabs, Robinson’s Fresh Foods, Southern Police, BS Ship Management, Barclays, Crossroads Care, HSBC, Claremont Hotel, and a children’s team.
Robinson’s triumphed over the ten other local teams, watched by over 180 spectators, completing the 34 metre course in a record time of 16.52 seconds. After their exertions, competitors enjoyed bacon baps, tea and coffee, which were much appreciated and provided free of charge by Sleepwell Hotels.
Citywing Managing Director David Buck said: ‘The event was great fun and congratulations must go to all the teams who took part, but especially Robinson’s who’ve taken home the cup for this year. Anyone interested in challenging them for 2014, or just looking to get involved with this fantastic fundraising event, please do get in touch – it’s a unique event and not many people can claim to have pulled an aircraft!
‘We would also like to thank Sleepwell Hotels for contributing refreshments for all the competitors, Sarah and Colin from St John’s Ambulance, and Brian Kneale for his excellent photography of the event.’
