102-year-old former RAF Pilot takes to the skies in Spitfire
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2024
- A 102-year-old former RAF man who took to the sky in a Spitfire described the experience being back behind the controls as “absolutely delightful”.
Jack Hemmings, a former RAF squadron leader, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the Second World War aircraft in a bid to raise money for a charity he co-founded nearly 80 years ago.
Speaking at the Biggin Hill airfield before his flight, Mr Hemmings said when offered a flight he “seized it with both hands” and was looking forward to “just enjoying the feeling of the controls in this famous aeroplane”.
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Bravo former RAF pilot.🎉😊❤
Long life to you,Sir .
It's brought tears to my eyes, watching his eyes light up when he was up there was beautiful to see.
Hat's off to you Jack! I truly admire your courage and service ❤
"Never owed so much to so few". Spitfires and Hurricanes saved Britain and democracy. RR 12 cyl. Merlins in both planes. Famous Biggin Hill airfield and fighter squadrons. Cheers.
Don't forget the Lancasters...
Good on him.
Glad he got to experience that.
I have a Spitfire painting on my wall at home to remind me everyday of how much we owe to our grandfathers...RIP Grandad
Wow. Inspirational. I'm almost 80 in excellent health apart from a serious lumber spine issue. How I wish I could fly in a spitfire!.
Thanks for your service, Mr. Hemmings! I'm glad you got to experience another flight in this iconic airplane! Long may you live, and long may there be an England!
Incredible story, incredible aircraft . What a fulfilling life 102 years old and back in the cockpit. Once again he has flown "Where never lark, or even eagle flew"
Nicely done, Sir!
Love it, awesome! Thank you for your service Sir. You are a Hero. 🙂
A brief respite from the usual horrible news. Great stuff.
너무너무 멋지세요!! ❤❤❤🇰🇷
건강하세요!
Incrivel como amar a vida é importante.
A bit of a beverage 🤘
Guy doesn't look a day over 75. Maybe I should take up flying...
THIS IS A TRUE NATIVE BRIT ....SOMETHING THE RECENT WASH UPS WILL NEVER ACHIEVE
Some of the most ferocious spitfire pilots were from overseas, fighting for us.
@@TheMrprosyndicate RUBBISH, only native people defend their land with true ferocity all others are just mercenary
☠☠
See your troops in arctic
Do not speak at all
Those Supermarine Spitfires are intolerably loud.
The sooner they're consigned to a museum, the better.
Lol
Bye