British veteran Bryson William Verdun Hayes has become the world’s oldest skydiver. Photo: SWNS
May 16, 2017: 101-Year-Old British Veteran Skydives!
A World War II veteran, Bryson William Verdun Hayes, ventured into freefall in Devon, England. Forty days ago, this fearless man celebrated his 101st birthday.
A British signalman who participated in the Normandy landings in 1944, Bryson William Verdun Hayes became the world’s oldest parachutist. The veteran, who recently celebrated his 101st birthday, skydived from a height of 5,000 meters for charity, the Guardian reported.
Three generations of the veteran’s family were there to support him. His 16-year-old great-grandson, Stanley, was the youngest. And Bryan, his 74-year-old son, the oldest. Ellie, 21, the great-granddaughter, was also present.
Bryson William Verdun Hayes displays his World War II military and commemorative medals before his famous jump. Photo: PA
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