Arthur Clark, a former RAF pilot, was surprised by his care home with the special flight.
A 102-year-old World War Two veteran living in an east London care home has said it was "amazing" to fly once again, after taking to the air in a 1930s Dragon Rapide plane.His care home, Ivy Grove in Chingford, arranged for him to visit Classic Wings at Duxford in Cambridge for a special flight in May.He added: "It has been a long time since I have been to London. I didn't realise how many tall buildings there are now.
Pilot Craig Brierley said only a few Dragon Rapide planes now exist that have been restored to meet modern flying regulations.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."He was in his element during the plane ride, sharing his knowledge but also taking in what the pilot had to say too.
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