Delight for 10-year-old Jersey schoolboy as he meets Red Arrows team

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A schoolboy from Jersey has met the Red Arrows ahead of the Jersey International Air Display.

10-year-old Harry De Gruchy was given the chance to meet the pilots and get up close to their planes before they take to the air to close the event.

Harry was born prematurely with a rare genetic condition and doctors were unsure if he would ever be able to walk or talk - but he has defied the odds to become part of the UK Superheroes Series triathlon.

He is also a huge fan of the Red Arrows - which his mum says made the visit extra special.

Harry was presented with his very own Citizens' Red Arrows watch, which we plans to wear to his mother's wedding this Saturday (11 September).

Harry was presented with his own Citizens Red Arrows watch. Credit: ITV Channel

The Red Arrows will be returning to the skies over Jersey for this afternoon's air display for the first time since 2018.

The 2020 Air Display had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.

They were all too happy to have Harry with them for a look around the aircraft.