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An Irish pilot took his little brother on his first helicopter flight, and it'll warm your heart

His little face.

Jul 12th 2016, 8:22 AM 4,535 Views 0 Comments

AN ADVANCE WARNING: This video is going to make you want to hang out with your siblings immediately.

13645182_1792979464051009_1740505006836568344_n Source: Facebook/Mikey McMahon

Irish pilot Mikey McMahon organised a real treat for his little brother, Robbie – Robbie has Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition that affects one in 10,000 people worldwide.

Mikey wanted to share his love of flying with his little brother, so he took him up on his very first helicopter ride.

goflying Source: Facebook/Mikey McMahon

He posted a video of their special journey on Facebook, and the joy in Robbie’s face will warm your heart:
https://www.facebook.com/mikey.mcmahon.14/videos/1792210327461256/

Can’t see the video? Watch here.

Mikey told the Irish Independent that he spends most of his evenings and days off with his little brother – he says Robbie has an “obsession” with helicopters and he wanted to make his dream of flying in one come true.

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Ah, lovely.

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An Irish pilot took his little brother on his first helicopter flight, and it'll warm your heart

His little face.

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