Arthur Clark, a former RAF pilot who served in India and Singapore with the 2896 squadron formed in 1942, was surprised by his care home.
A 102-year-old Second World War veteran has said it was “amazing” to fly once again, after taking to the air in a 1930s Dragon Rapide plane.
Mr Clark said: “To be up in the air again and to see London at that view was amazing. It has been a long time since I have been to London. Care home admissions adviser April Jones said: “At Ivy Grove, we encourage residents to lead fulfilling lives, whether that comes from helping out in the garden or flying down memory lane like Arthur.
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