'Wow!' - Helicopter dive stuns 24 Hours of Le Mans fans in amazing pre-race show at famous event

A jaw-dropping helicopter dive stunned 24 Hours of Le Mans fans in what was a truly amazing pre-race show at the famous event. The 90th edition of the world’s most famous endurance race certainly got the welcome it deserved minutes before the cars let rip at the start of the race on Saturday afternoon. Ad/> The 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade treated the returning fans to the iconic event with a wonderful sight as an army helicopter circled the stands, paused and then dived down in spectacular fashion.

/> Le Mans 24hr'Wow!' — Helicopter dive stuns Le Mans fans in amazing pre-race show32 MINUTES AGO As the helicopter zipped above the start line very low, it proceeded to deliver the French flag via two soldiers on zip lines in the pre-race ceremony. The moment was greeted with a huge roar of approval from the spectators to mark the start of the race. Eurosport's Tom Kristensen was left as amazed as everyone else by the staggering spectacle.

«Wow!» Kristensen exclaimed. «That is a lovely flight. Viva la race!» /> LIVE UPDATES — 24 Hours of Le Mans live updates and times — Can Toyota defend their crown? 'The dream turned into a nightmare' — Fassbender relieved to return after crash at Le Mans 'It's the high point of my season' — Ogier admits nerves ahead of 24 Hours of Le Mans HOW CAN I WATCH 24 HOURS OF LE MANS? You can watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans across Eurosport, the Eurosport app and discovery+.

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