102-year-old Second World War veteran becomes Britain’s oldest parachutist

A 102-year-old Second World War veteran has become Britain’s oldest parachutist, after leaping out of a plane over East Anglia.
Manette Baillie, from Benhall in Suffolk, completed her first parachute jump on Sunday from Beccles Airfield in celebration of her 102nd birthday.
Ms Baillie, who, ahead of the jump, said “you must always look for something new” afterwards told BBC Radio 4 that the jump was “a bit scary”.
“I must admit I shut my eyes very firmly,” she said.
“I just want other people who are getting towards 80 and 90 not to give up anything. Just keep going.”
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[@FreefallTherapy]

Manette was great and it was an honour to take her on her jump, 102 years of age jumping from a plane is nothing short of fearless🎉

[@philcombs7020]

What a great Woman! And what an achievement for her and you both. Brilliant!

[@Tenzerotwo912]

Are you really the skydiver? Hats off mate! Incredible

[@FreefallTherapy]

@@Tenzerotwo912 I was her instructor but it wouldn’t have been possible without her 🫡

[@lindadejonge]

Wow! That is indeed an achievement at the young age of 102!! Congratulations!! I can't even jump off my bottom step, let alone out of an airplane🤣!

[@readingteacher7079]

What an inspiration! Thank you to all who made this possible for her. What blessings you are.

[@ibyanggamay3143]

Such a brave grandma. Well done. 👏 So inspiring

[@Mortthemoose]

Awww...bless you 💗 And thank you for your service 🫡🥇🇬🇧🌍👏👏👏👏👏 What an amazing thing to do! I'm a bit jealous! 😅

[@iskrajackal9049]

Wow! Incredible achievement. ❤

[@Judith-hk7if]

Jesus ! I would have NEVER tried this !! Honestly - what a brave woman !! Bravo!!!!

[@ShakesSphere]

Wow, smooth landing!!! Great job, guys!!!❤

[@geoffdundee]

beautiful....amazing lady

[@gadgetgus]

🟢 Go, Go, Go... Awesome! 🪂 💪🏼

[@user-oc6wv4gj1j]

She could be the grandmother of Tom Cruise. ❤😊🎉

[@MaryJoyHilario319]

Awesome!

[@jayquinn3701]

Fair play!

[@Ady942]

I hope shes ok cos something like that is a big shock to the system. But im bloody proud of her cos i would love to do that i just havnt got the big boy balls to be able to at the moment lol but she definitely had a bagi wanita

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

They dont make em like this anymore 🎉🎉🎉

[@donareisya2286]

🌹

[@Oldskoolraver-OG]

❤

[@DeifGilion]

👏👏👏👏🎉🎉😮🏅

[@londongirl1733]

💕💗😃👍🏻💪🏻💗

[@TaxingIsThieving]

We all know what the next news is going to be.

[@Soulvex]

Dumb Idea.

[@philcombs7020]

What raising money for charity at 102? Seems to me the dumbest thing is that your parents decided not only to birth you but to raise you to be so mindful numbingly rude.

[@bayadere8308]

Do you have a purpose in life? I only ask because one is not apparent.

[@getbetter5907]

True she could have suffered a heart attack. Massive LOL at the 2 reply's above mine, couple of benders that can't control their emotions. Offence is taken not given, try growing up.

[@philcombs7020]

@@getbetter5907 oh I wasn't offended. I just think his comment shows what a prat he is.

[@philcombs7020]

@@getbetter5907 also I doubt the lady jumping could give rats fart about having a heart attack at 102. Most people who have reached that great age have no fear of death.