Birthday flypast for veteran, 111
BRITAIN'S oldest Royal Navy veteran - and oldest man - yesterday celebrated his 111th birthday on board the oldest warship.
A military flypast from the Royal Navy's historic flight and the RAF marked the celebrations for Henry Allingham, on board Lord Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory at Portsmouth.
The Second Sea Lord, Vice Admiral Adrian Johns, and veterans' minister Derek Twigg were among dignitaries to share a celebratory lunch with Mr Allingham in the ship's Great Cabin.
Ten of his relatives, including eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren, flew to the UK from their homes across the United States to join the party.
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