Charity | Posted on September 12th, 2025 | return to news

Hundreds take part in Dorst Plane Pull

Over 500 people took part in the annual plane pull event to raise money for local charities.

A total of 30 teams and over 500 people pulled together and took part in the annual Dorset Plane Pull during the August Bank Holiday.

Teams were tasked with dragging a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000kg, a distance of 50 metres, raising money for charity in the process.

The annual event, held at Bournemouth Airport, has raised over £340,000 for charity since its founding in 2009.

On the day, the 20-strong team called Receding Airline, pulling for the charity Dreamlight, smashed the Plane Pull record with a time of 24.28 seconds.

Best team name went to Mission Impawsible, pulling for Margaret Green Animal Rescue, while Best Fancy Dress was claimed by the Bournemouth Bobcats, who pulled the plane in full American football gear and raising funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

One team that took on the epic challenge were raising money for Home-Start Wessex. Now in its 30^th year, the charity offers friendship, practical support and emotional advice to parents in Dorset when they are in crisis.

The Wessex Wingers raised a total of £2,625 and completed the challenge in just 35.63 seconds.

“What an achievement!” said Darren Lewis, community fundraising and events officer at Home-Start Wessex. “A big thank you to the team and everyone who has donated so far. Your support truly makes a difference.”