400 in 4 in Southam

The RAF Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight are riding Coast to Coast across the breadth of Wales and England.

They are covering 400 miles in 4 days, “400 in 4”.

400 in 4 were in Southam today [October 13].

Of course, Southam News was there [as from 07:00] and caught all the action. 

400 in 4 were at Southam College at 8.15 on their way from Stratford heading to Daventry.

We have a photo feed [here] with over 40 photos that you can zoom in and out of.

Dr Emma Egging is taking her husband's place as number 4 - Jon Egging was tragically killed in the summer whilst flying with the Red Arrows.

On the 11th of October 2011, a combined team of 23 cyclists from the Royal Air Force’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, The Red Arrows Display Team and Fly2help will cross the UK at its widest point in just 4 days. The route bagan at St. David’s Head in Wales and finishes in Lowestoft, leaving approximately 100 miles to cover each day. The project aims to raise £50,000 to support both the Royal Air Force Association and the Fly2help scheme.

After the tragic death of Flt Lt Jon Egging in August it has been decided that anything the challenge raises over £50,000 will go to The Jon Egging Trust, set up by Jon's wife, Emma, his mother Dawn, Jon's best friend James and his Red Arrows teammate Ben. The Jon Egging Trust will give disadvantaged young people the opportunity to achieve their potential through gaining access to a variety of inspirational activities and experiencing the thrill of flight.

Text CYCLE to 70099 to donate £3 and have your chance to win a VIP day with the Red Arrows or BBMF. The lucky winners will be able to meet the pilots, tour the aircraft and see what happens behind the scenes on the world famous display teams!

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