Ex-RAF pilot flies Spitfire for first time aged 102

A former RAF squadron leader has flown a Spitfire for the first time at the age of 102.

Jack Hemmings was an early pioneer of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) - the world's largest humanitarian airline.

His 20-minute flight from London Biggin Hill on Monday was to raise awareness and funds for the charity he co-founded 80 years ago.

Mr Hemmings, from Horam, East Sussex, said the flight was "absolutely delightful" but "very bumpy".

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