We found the couple at the centre of the Leeds plane proposal story - but did she say yes?

A woman who was proposed to by a plane spotted flying over Leeds is a nurse from Lancashire, it has been revealed.
Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Pictures: Rob KeebleSam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Pictures: Rob Keeble
Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Pictures: Rob Keeble

Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara O'Sullivan on the top of Pendle Hill across the border...and of course, she said yes.

The plane was seen flying a banner that read, "Tamara will you marry me" over parts of north Leeds on Saturday.

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Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Picture: Rob KeebleSam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Picture: Rob Keeble
Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Picture: Rob Keeble

The message was signed off "Sam", with two love hearts, leading hundreds to speculate over the identity of the mystery couple.

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The proposal was organised by Sam who also had photographer and friend Rob Keeble on hand to capture the moment on camera.

Tamara is a nurse for the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and the couple live in Burnley.

Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Picture: Rob KeebleSam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Picture: Rob Keeble
Sam Winter proposed to his partner Tamara with a plane that was spotted flying over Leeds. Picture: Rob Keeble

Tamara said: "He told me his mate who’s a photographer needed some practice for photos so asked us to go up Pendle hill for the photos.

"We were just sat down in the sun then I saw the plane so I stood up to see what it said. When I read it I turned round shocked and confused and Sam was down on one knee!"