THRILL seekers braved dizzy heights during a white knuckle wing-walking challenge to raise £13,000 for a Worcester hospice.

The team of six daredevils performed the stunt on a Tiger Moth on Sunday to raise funds for St Richard's Hospice.

The adrenaline-fuelled challenge involved being strapped into a five-point harness and climbing to 300ft at speeds of up to 130mph, passing close to cheering friends and family.

Those taking to the skies included Joan Clinch of Broadway, Esther Pettitt of Eckington, Andrea Maisey of Hanley Castle, Michelle Woodward of Worcester, Margaret Henley of Lower Wick, Worcester and Chris Hopcroft of Claines, near Worcester.

Michelle Woodward who runs "A Cut Abuv" at 41A The Tything, Worcester, said one of her customers donated £390 and in total she managed to raise £3,500 for the hospice.

Miss Woodward had only expected to raise £1,000.

The 21-year-old of Foregate Street, Worcester, said: "I was dancing on the plane. It was a massive high. I can't express the feeling. I have never known anyone do this before. Jumping out of a plane is quite common. I wanted to do something different."

Linda Jameson of Tibberton, Droitwich, made a wing walk earlier in the year and Wayne Powell is signed up to take on the challenge in 2017.

St Richard’s Hospice teamed up with Aerobatic Tactics for this special event at Leicester Airport, the only company in the UK to hold permission from the Civil Aviation Authority to offer such experiences to the public.

St Richard’s fundraiser Ria Simons said: “They were an incredible group to take on this once-in-a-lifetime challenge, and created memories that will live with them for ever as well as raising funds a fantastic £13,000 towards the care of our patients and their loved ones.”

Anyone else who would like to take part in a wing walk in 2017 is encouraged to contact Ria Simons at rsimons@strichards.org.uk to register their interest.

St Richard’s Hospice provides free specialist palliative care for patients living with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families.

Each year the hospice team supports over 2,500 patients and family members in Worcestershire with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.