The team of four female and four male rowers, plus a cox, took on a BA Cityflyer Embraer 190 aircraft in the contest at London City airport, next to the Royal Albert Docks.

The rowing team received a motivational speech by TV presenter Hammond ahead of the race, while Rylan provided the inspiration for the aircraft’s crew.

See who won by watching the video of the race below

BA has raised £27.3 million through its Flying Start partnership with Comic Relief over the past 13 years. This year’s Red Nose Day festivities take place today (17 March).

Mary Brew, British Airways’ community investment manager, said: “We’re so proud to have reached the 13th year of our longstanding partnership with Comic Relief. It’s the generous donations of our customers and the fundraising efforts of our colleagues that has helped us reach another milestone this Red Nose Day.”