Humberside Airport the capital of romance

05/08/2008

Romantic Robert Szabo came up with an original idea when he decided to propose to his childhood sweetheart Sarah Garside.

Foregoing the traditional bended-knee-on-top-of-the-Eiffel-tower scenario, he decided instead to head for Humberside International Airport.

Under the impression that the pair were simply going for a pleasurable jaunt in the sky with their pilot friend, Sarah was taken by surprise when they flew over a gigantic heart-shaped marriage proposal ploughed as a crop design in a nearby field.

Mr Szabo dreamed up the idea after seeing some of his brother's 'field art' as he works in software for farming technology.

He told the Daily Mail: "I had seen some of his plough art a few months ago and it got me thinking.

"I came up with the idea and mentioned it to James and his friend who is a pilot and they thought it was a good idea so James came up with the plans, I signed them off and then we made it happen."

A thrilled Ms Garside said: "My hand flew over my mouth, I couldn't believe it. I was in shock. When I caught my breath, I said yes and then went to look at the heart again."