Jack Hemmings, a 102-year-old World War II veteran and former squadron leader with Britain’s Royal Air Force, achieved a remarkable feat by flying a Spitfire for the first time, 80 years after piloting 51 combat missions during the war. Hemmings, also known as Charles Baldwin, described the experience as “absolutely delightful” and set the record as the oldest Spitfire flyer. This flight not only marked a personal milestone for Hemmings but also served as a charity event.
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
A former RAF squadron leader has flown a Spitfire for the first time at the age of 102. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/3dePEcMoja
102-year-old Charles Baldwin flew 51 combat missions during the war. Saturday, he climbed aboard the same type of plane he piloted 80 years ago! https://t.co/i1VtZVfGEh