A group of modern-day knights are preparing for a show-stopping feat in Perranporth toThe Fellowship of the Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur will undertake a parachute jump at Perranporth Airfield clad in Colonial Marine armour from the 1986 sci‑fi classic Aliens

Members of The Fellowship of the Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur will undertake a parachute jump at Perranporth Airfield clad in Colonial Marine armour from the 1986 sci‑fi classic Aliens to mark the 40th anniversary of the film and raise money for Children’s Hospice South West on Friday, June 5.

The connection is a personal one for the fellowship, as their own knight, Terry English, was the armourer responsible for creating the distinctive suits worn by the Colonial Marines on screen.

Beth Sorrow and Guy Clifford will become two airborne knights for the day.

The Fellowship, which is based in Somerset, is dedicating its jump to the memory of fellow Knight John Mason, who died unexpectedly in April.

Fiona Rainbird-Clarke, charity funds officer for the fellowship, said: “All our fellow Knights take a vow to raise money for the charity.

“With that in mind we knew that although John is no longer with us, we knew with absolute certainty that he would still want the event to go ahead.

“Every penny raised really does make a difference.”

Alice Merrett from Children’s Hospice South West, said: “In the world of fundraising we encounter very creative ways that people choose to raise money, and this is certainly one of them..

“We are so thankful that the group have chosen to raise money for us and we offer our condolences for the loss of their member John.

“It is very special that they are still going ahead with the jump despite the sad news.

“We are so grateful, and they should be so proud that they are choosing to support such a worthwhile charity.”