Jack Hemmings, a 102-year-old former RAF squadron leader, recently achieved his lifelong dream of flying a Spitfire for the first time. The WWII veteran, who had never flown a Spitfire before, described the experience as 'absolutely delightful.' His flight was a charity event, and he is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the World War II plane. His remarkable feat has garnered widespread attention and admiration, with many expressing their appreciation for his service and celebrating his achievement.
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Jack Hemmings, an ex-squadron leader with Britain’s air force, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the World War II plane. https://t.co/E2BRfiBy02
A former RAF squadron leader from Sussex has flown a Spitfire for the first time at the age of 102. Tap below to hear more: https://t.co/jVXulbQd4K
🔊 Hear how 102-year-old former RAF squadron leader, Jack Hemmings, achieved his lifelong dream: https://t.co/wtdrZOwbMW
Jack Hemmings, a 102-year-old ex-squadron leader with Britain’s air force, took to the skies in a World War II Spitfire. The veteran — who had never flown a Spitfire before — said it was “absolutely delightful” being back behind the controls: https://t.co/C1NP2IbF1u
At 102 years old, veteran WWII pilot takes to the skies on a delightfully bumpy ride for charity https://t.co/eFNhTuXJOx
'There aren't many of them left, I hope he enjoyed it! Fabulous, lovely, happy story. We do our best on GB News to honour that generation.' @Nigel_Farage reacts to former bomber pilot Jack Hemmings flying in a spitfire aged 102. https://t.co/GYUi4pULVv
✈️ At 102-years-old, WWII bomber pilot Jack Hemmings sets the record as the oldest spitfire flyer, showing everyone that you’re never too old to relive your youth Read his story here👇 https://t.co/jdpp73lo9p https://t.co/EI8QF6YZci
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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” https://t.co/4SlF4bQsIS
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” ✍️: @anahitahpour https://t.co/RWsf0zRNXB