113 years old, and a founder member of the RAF? What a life?

A man born before heavier than air flight was even invented, Henry joined the Royal Naval Air Service at the outbreak of WW 1 (hurrah!) Then when the RAF was formed in 1918 he transferred (Boo!). Luckily he won’t be around to see it disbanded very soon!!

He managed to bag a raft of records.

Oldest Man in World (as of 19 Jun 2009).
Last Survivor of the Battle of Jutland.
Oldest Surviving veteran from First World War.

Requiescat in pace Henry. Your duty was well & truly done.

St C.