Two friends are undertaking a skydive in memory of a Hastings police officer, who died in a collision aged just 27.

Hannah Kitney and Katie Langley will be doing the charity event on July 18 in aid of the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) to honour PC Bradley Corke.

PC Corke, who served with Kent Police, died on March 21 after being critically injured in the line of duty two days earlier at Farningham, near Swanley.

He and a colleague were responding to an immediate call when their vehicle was in a collision.

placeholder image — PC Bradley Corke and Hannah Kitney

A Kent Police spokesperson said PC Corke had served with the force since May 2022 and was based in Tonbridge.

Hannah said: “We were devastated to lose Bradley when he was involved in a road traffic collision while on duty as a Kent Police officer.

“Myself and Bradley’s close friend Katie will be completing a charity skydive in his honour. So far, we have raised an incredible £12,600 for Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

“We’re not ready to stop honouring Bradley’s memory, and we want to continue raising awareness of the life-saving work that KSS does every day for patients and their families.

“Bradley and I were together for five years, and Katie had been one of his closest friends since college. We all know Bradley would never believe we were actually doing a skydive and he would find the whole thing absolutely hilarious.

“Bradley was someone who always went after what he wanted. He never shied away from a challenge or an opportunity to try something new. That spirit has inspired us to do this in his memory. He taught us to embrace life, face our fears, and never let them hold us back.

“Together with Bradley’s brother and friends - Nathan, Joe, and Jamie - we have now collectively raised over £22,000 for KSS.

“Every share helps us raise more vital funds for a charity that means so much to us and to so many other families. It also helps us continue celebrating Bradley’s life and ensuring people remember the funny, kind, caring, and incredibly loved person he was.”

Jamie Simpson and his two friends completed the Three Peaks Challenge on June 12 in memory of PC Corke, raising almost £9,500 for KSS. Their fundraising page is at www.justgiving.com/page/3peaks-30306.

Hannah and Katie’s fundraising page can be found at www.justgiving.com/page/bradleycorke.