The annual Dorset Plane Pull is set to return to Bournemouth Airport for their 17th year, on Monday 31st August (August Bank Holiday Monday)

Each year, teams enter to pull a Boeing 737 weighing in at 35 tonnes for 50 meters. Do you think you're up to the challenge?

In 2009 the Plane Pull was set up in memory of family members who passed away from Motor Neurone Disease and friend, John Thornton, who was killed while serving as a Royal Marine in Afghanistan. Originally based at Bliss Aviation, the Plane Pull quickly outgrew its site, and in 2012 moved to its new home at European Aviation. This move enabled the Plane Pull to invite more charities to take part, while keeping the two founding charities at the heart of the event.

Since 2009 a total of 60 charities have benefited from over £340,000. These funds have been used to purchase vital breathing equipment, take disabled and under privileged children horse riding and much much more.

If you'd like more information or to enter a team, please email: kathryng@smile4wessex.org . You will need to bring teamwork, communication and determination to win in this tug of war. Plus some good shoes!