2024-08-25 17:55:08
Daring at 102: Britain's Oldest Skydiver
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The Guardian
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Manette Baillie, a 102-year-old WWII veteran, became Britain's oldest skydiver, jumping from a plane over Beccles to raise money for charities. She served with the Wrens in Egypt and is fundraising for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, Motor Neurone Disease Association, and her local community club, with a £30,000 target. Baillie received messages from the Prince of Wales and previously raced a Ferrari at 130mph around Silverstone for her 100th birthday.
BBC
Watch: 102-year-old woman becomes Britain's oldest skydiver
Manette Baillie celebrated her birthday with the record-breaking jump, while aiming to raise £30,000 for charity.
BBC
Woman, 102, becomes Britain's oldest skydiver
Manette Baillie, 102, became Britain's oldest skydiver, jumping from 7,000ft at Beccles Airfield to celebrate her birthday. She has taken on other daring challenges, including driving a Ferrari at 130mph around Silverstone for her 100th. Baillie served in the Women's Royal Naval Service during World War II and was once married to a paratrooper. Inspired by an 85-year-old father who skydived and wanted to do it again, Baillie jumped for charities: the local Benhall and Sternfield Ex-Servicemen's..
Yahoo!
I don’t do fear, says 102-year-old celebrating her birthday with record parachute jump
Politics
102-year-old veteran becomes Britain’s oldest skydiver, jumping from 7,000ft over East Anglia. Ms. Baillie, from Benhall, celebrates her landmark birthday with the parachute jump. She emphasizes not fearing age and trying new things. Spurred by an 85-year-old's skydive, she fundraises for charity.
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