102-year-old former RAF pilot takes to the skies in iconic Spitfire
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- Опубліковано 4 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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Never was so much owed by so many to so few. My respects to you, sir.
Bravo former RAF pilot.
Long life to you ,Sir.🎉😊❤
Amazing. Thank you for your service and our freedom
RESPECT !!!
Imagine Gen Z, when their turn comes.
"I'm going to man this Playstation and take a selfie. Wish me luck"
And what will you be doing?
Or they'll be flying f35s reminiscing about ww3
They dont know their own gender and you think they'd be able to fly an aircraft @max3eey
Absolutely amazing 😊
He may be 102 but his face says 82
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I’ll have a pint or two with you any day Sir. The pints are on me.
eu como aviador eu choro vendo os videos dele, que deus o abencoe muito mais , live to fly, fly to live, do or die