102-Year-Old British Veteran Flies Spitfire on Delightfully Bumpy Ride for Charity

LONDON—A former Royal Air Forces pilot has taken to the skies in a Spitfire at 102 years old. Jack Hemmings, an ex-squadron leader with Britain’s air force, is believed to be the oldest pilot to fly the World War II plane. His 20-minute flight, from an airfield in southern England on Monday, was to raise money for a charity he co-founded nearly 80 years ago. The veteran—who had never flown a Spitfire before—said it was “absolutely delightful” being back behind the controls, though he said the ride was “very bumpy.” “To be honest, it felt a bit rusty. Not surprising I am rusty,” he said....