WATCH this model glider as it comes briefly out of retirement and flies across the Isle of Wight.

Paul Knights uploaded this video on YouTube, showing a rather sad and tired-looking model glider.

It is carefully unhooked from the ceiling after several years of neglect, cleaned up and shown a little TLC.

Then it embarks on one last flight — but what a beautiful journey.

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