A 69-YEAR-OLD pensioner with terminal cancer is aiming to do a wing walk to fulfil a childhood dream.

Bob Barwise, who was diagnosed with terminal blood cancer in 2022, is planning to take to the skies in October.

The RAF veteran will be raising money for the RAF Association, with £1,200 already pledged, through the wing walk.

Bob, from St Blazey, will be strapped to the top wing of a 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane and will experience a series of flypasts, zoom climbs, dives and banking turns.

“It’s something I’ve wanted to do since childhood, ever since I saw a film from the 1920s of a young girl doing the Charleston during a wing walk. She wasn’t strapped in, of course, but I will be, thank goodness!” said Bob, who spent more than 20 years in the RAF as an aircraft technician.

“I want to spend what time I have left doing the things I want to do while I’m still able to do them. Being able to raise money for a good cause is a bonus.”

Bob, who is a member of the association’s RAF St Mawgan branch, has praised the support of fellow members and friends since his diagnosis, in particular the Rev (Wing Commander) Andrew Turner (retired).

Bob said: “Andrew has been an absolute diamond. He’s come to the hospital with me for all my appointments and he’s really kept me going.”

Association fundraiser Helen Tempest said: “Bob is an inspiration to us all. He has raised an astonishing amount of money for the association, which will help us continue our work to support the RAF community. We’re very grateful to Bob and wish him all the best for his wing walk.”

Bob is planning to undertake the wing walk at Cirencester in Gloucestershire on October 16.