Boy arrives at Marlborough School Prom in helicopter

When Graham Hall, 15, watched the film Central Intelligence, in which a helicopter drops The Rock and Kevin Hart at a school reunion, he mentioned how amazing that would be to do to his father.

Little did he know that his dad, also called Graham, was to make that dream a reality.

When the teen, who lives in Chiswell Green, was ready to go to Marlborough Science Academy's prom at Shendish Manor near Kings Langley, he was shocked to learn he would be heading to an airfield instead - because his dad had arranged for a helicopter to take him to the manor.

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Graham said: “I was really shocked.

“I didn’t know it was going to happen, I just turned up at the airfield and the helicopter was sitting there."

Graham Hall with Robinson R66 helicopter Picture: Graham Hall

He continued: “Dad is a friend of the owner of the airfield, and they said, ‘no worries’.

“I'd never been in a helicopter before, it felt like a rollercoaster. I was in there for around 15 minutes flying over London and where we play golf.

"When I landed, all my mates were there waiting to greet me. I felt really happy but a bit nervous."

Graham Hall Picture: Graham Hall

“I just want to thank my dad so much. I will never forget it.”