A Morfa Nefyn man who took on a daredevil wing walk one year ago despite never having flown in a plane before, has set himself a new challenge - with a twist.

John Jackson, 73, took on the wing walk last September to raise money for Pwllheli’s Canolfan Felin Fach.

Later this month he will take part in another wing walk, but this time he’ll fly upside down as the plane performs a loop-the-loop

Having raised £556 for Canolfan Felin Fach, John has set himself a fundraising target of £500 for this year’s challenge.

He hopes his aerobatic efforts will help the Pwllheli-based community mental health centre which relies on funding to support adults who are experiencing or recovering from difficulties in their lives by providing a comprehensive information base and drop-in support services.

The centre has helped John’s wife Jenny, and that is why he is so keen to repay raise money for it.

He said: “My wife is disabled and she has benefitted greatly from attending the centre.

“Those experiencing mental health problems directly, or supporting a loved one through a difficult time, face daily challenges and know only too well how valuable community support is.

“I have now embarked upon another campaign in the hope of again raising much needed funds for Felin Fach. I have not flown since that first flight and, of course, I am now another year older at 73.

“This time the intention is to be a little bit more daring: standing on the top wing of the vintage aircraft I will be flying upside-down through a Loop the Loop, complete with a smoke trail”

John has set up a JustGiving fundraising page for people to make donations.

“The driving slogan for the campaign is ‘Loop-the-Loop for Felin Fach’,” John explained.

“Throughout the lockdown the staff at Felin Fach worked hard to keep the service going, keeping in touch with clients by telephone and a weekly video conference call.

“Now that the restrictions have been eased, they have been able to open fully again. My wife, who is disabled, benefits greatly from this, as do the wider community.”

Weather permitting, John’s daring flight is scheduled to take place laster this month, on the afternoon of 26 October at an airfield near Cirencester, Gloucestershire.

So far, John has raised £107.

To help him achieve his £500 target, visit www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/LooptheLoopForFelinFach