Captain Tom Moore marks 100th birthday: Latest updates

Summary

Fundraising veteran Captain Tom Moore celebrates his 100th birthday
He has now raised more than £31m for NHS charities by walking laps of his garden
PM Boris Johnson sends a message describing Capt Tom as a "point of light"
An estimated 140,000 birthday cards have been sent to the war veteran
Two WW2 planes - a Spitfire and a Hurricane - flew over his house to mark his birthday
Capt Tom has been made an honorary colonel but he said he will always be Capt Tom
Updates on Thursday 30 April

Live Reporting

Jennifer Meierhans, Chris Heard and Adam Williams

'Huge privilege to take part in flypast for Captain Tom'published at 07:59 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
An RAF pilot has spoken of the 'huge privilege' it is to take part in Captain Tom's 100th birthday flypast.
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Military flypast marks Captain Tom's 100th birhdaypublished at 07:54 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
BBC Breakfast
A military flypast has set off from RAF Coningsby, making the 68-mile trip to Captain Tom Moore in Bedfordshire.
They're expected to fly in a special formation and perform three loops of Capt Tom's home. You can watch the action live on BBC Breakfast.
Image source, Getty Images
The Ministry of Defence said the flypast would "celebrate Captain Tom's birthday and mark his amazing fundraising achievement".
It urged people "to follow Captain Tom's disciplined example and not gather to watch the flypast but continue following guidelines on social distancing".
Captain Tom's 140,000 birthday cardspublished at 07:44 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News
Image source, PA Media
Volunteers opened an estimated 140,000 birthday cards sent to Capt Tom.
They are on show at Bedford School, where his grandson, Benjie Ingram-Moore, is a pupil.
The cards travelled through a dedicated collection box at the South Midlands Mail Centre.
Centre manager Stephen James said: "None of the team have ever known one person receive so much mail."
Image source, PA Media
Train named in honour of NHS fundraiserpublished at 07:34 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
Great Western Railway has named a train after Captain Tom Moore in honour of his fundraising achievements during the Covid-19 crisis.
The war veteran has raised £29m for the NHS by walking 100 laps around his garden.
The intercity express train 800025 will go into service carrying its new name today.
Image source, GWR
Captain Tom Moore given colonel title on 100th birthdaypublished at 07:32 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
Captain Tom Moore has been made an honorary colonel on his 100th birthday.
The war veteran will mark the occasion with thousands of birthday cards, including one from the Queen.
Capt Tom said it was "extraordinary" to be turning 100, especially with "this many well-wishers".
Head of the Army General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith called Capt Tom "an inspirational role model".
🎈 Happy 100th birthday Captain Tom Moore 🎂published at 07:30 British Summer Time 30 April 2020
Jennifer Meierhans
BBC News
Welcome to our page celebrating Captain Tom Moore's 100th birthday.
He raised more than £29m for the NHS by walking laps of his garden.
In doing so he captured the hearts of the nation and embodied the spirit of making a difference during the coronavirus pandemic.
Capt Tom, we salute you!
Image source, PA Media