An Army veteran says he “felt he was flying” after taking on an indoor skydive, 17 years after a mortar blast left him in a wheelchair.

Stephen Vause was taken to the iFly centre in Basingstoke by Royal Star and Garter in Surbiton, where he lives.

The charity provides specialist 24-hour care for former military personnel.

Another charity, Help for Heroes, paid for the experience, following a request from Stephen.