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102-Year-Old WWII Veteran Sets Record as Britain's Oldest Skydiver

Manette Baillie celebrates her 102nd birthday with a skydive, raising funds for charity and inspiring others to stay active.

  • Manette Baillie jumped from 7,000 feet at Beccles Airfield, becoming Britain's oldest skydiver.
  • She raised over £10,000 for three charities, including the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
  • Baillie previously celebrated her 100th birthday by racing a Ferrari at 130 mph.
  • She encourages elderly people to remain active and not give up on new experiences.
  • Prince William praised Baillie's adventurous spirit in a personal letter.
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