The pulling power of UNISON

by Campbell Peden

UNISON South Ayrshire member, Colin Duthie, was one of a team of 36 manual wheelchair users who successfully achieved a world record, by pulling a 57 tonne Boeing 757 110 metres along a runway at Lasham Airfield, on 6 September 2008.

The British Disabled Flying Association (BDFA), which provides opportunities in aviation for disabled people, invited Colin to take part in the world record attempt after hearing about him reaching the top of Ben Nevis earlier this year in a wheelchair.

Colin was the only person from Scotland to be invited to take part in the event. The Branch presented Colin with a cheque as a donation to mark the event.

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