Eli, 90, takes a dive for Jewish Care

A 90-year-old Kindertransport refugee has raised more than £8,000 for Jewish Care from a sponsored skydive.

Eli Abt, a retired architect from Finchley, made the jump on Sunday at Hinton Skydiving Centre in Brackley, Northamptonshire.

“What an amazing experience,” he said. “I had total confidence in my instructor. We jumped in tandem and dived like birds at 120mph, arms outstretched. Not to be missed.

“Would I do it again? Definitely. For Jewish Care? Without a doubt. However this time I would expect others to join me. Any takers?”