Astronaut lands at Shrewsbury Town inspiring Peake performance from his hosts

He told the crowd the landing was 'definitely softer than the one I had when I came down from space – no doubt'

British Army officer and astronaut, Colonel Tim Peake, lands at the home stadium of Shrewsbury Town in a helicopter to deliver the matchball to celebrate the club's military matchday

The event was part of Armed Forces Match Day and ahead of the kick off the ground hosted a number of forces activities and stalls including the Rifles, 101 Battallion Reme, The Army, The Army Medical Services, and the Army Cadets. As Colonel Peake stepped out and delivered the ball to the touchline, the helicopter rapidly exited the scene, departing over the South Stand, leaving its famous passenger to enjoy a comfortable 3-1 home victory from the director's box.

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