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A 16-year-old Holmesdale Technology College student arrived for her school prom at Bradbourne House in a helicopter

A 16-year-old student turned heads when she arrived at her Year 11 school prom - by helicopter.

Abbie Court, a pupil at Holmesdale Technology College in Snodland, made an entrance when she flew in and circled the lawn before landing outside Bradbourne House in East Malling in the craft laid on by her father Andrew.

Pupils and staff gathered outside the house to watch the spectacle.

Abbie Court arrives at Bradbourne House with her dad Andrew Court.
Abbie Court arrives at Bradbourne House with her dad Andrew Court.

Sue Bell, student support manager and prom organiser, said: "It was quite exciting. Everyone was really enthusiastic and really supportive."

Students and staff gather to see the arrival
Students and staff gather to see the arrival

Students, dressed in their finest, had pulled out all the stops for the evening, with others arriving in a Ferrari, a Lambourghini, a Bentley, a Maserati, several limousines and motorbikes.

The helicopter gets ready to touch down
The helicopter gets ready to touch down

The evening also included a magician, music and a photo booth.

The Year 11s in their finest
The Year 11s in their finest
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