MEET Tony the "thrill-seeking" 74-year-old who is deaf and blind and has the best outlook on life.

He also took on one of his 'scariest' challenges yet- a wing walk on a plane 6000ft and 130mph up in the air.

Tony Lawton from Reading has been deaf since birth and went blind gradually from puberty from a defective gene, developing Usher Syndrome.

When his second wife passed away nine years ago, Tony said to himself he would complete a daring challenge once a year.

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Having been shut off from the world during the Covid-19 pandemic relying on his guide dog Hesta for company, Tony decided to live his best life by completing a wing walk on a 1940s Boeing Stearman biplane, flown by former Red Arrows pilot Andy.

Tony said: "It was really scary at first, I thought why am I doing this?

"The ride was quite bumpy and there was a lot of turbulence. A lot of noise too and it was very windy which didn't do my hearing any good.

"I had to have a sweat band on my head just to keep my hearing aid in!"

The wing walk Tony completed yesterday on Wednesday, August 11, was to raise money for Reading Association for the Blind, a charity close to his heart.

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Tony is close to his target of £2,000, raising £1,640.68 so far from kind friends, family and members of the community.

His two daughter's Jennie and Sarah and very proud for what Tony has achieved.

Sarah said: "Dad has always been adventurous. He is truly remarkable with his outlook on life, he is so high spirited and enthusiastic despite the day to day difficulties he faces.

"Everyday is a challenge which he thrives on."

Visit: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TonyLawton1/1 to donate.