SCHOOLCHILDREN were thrilled when a helicopter took aerial pictures of their school.

Pupils at St Pauls C of E Combined School, in Stratford Drive, Wooburn Green, formed the school emblem in blue and white which was photographed from the air.

The eager youngsters were then treated to a talk from the pilot which gave them a chance to fire their questions at him.

The children then had class photographs taken with the pilot and his flying machine.

Parents are now to be given the opportunity to buy the photographs, which include great shots taken from the air and the sight of their offspring next to the helicopter.