101-Year-Old Veteran Loops Legendary WW2 Aircraft

A veteran pilot has returned to the skies to celebrate his 101st birthday. Bernard Gardiner took off in the world's only two-seat Hawker Hurricane having last flown it more than 80 years ago during the Second World War. The flight was a thank you from the Hawker Preservation Group after Bernard's support to help raise funds for the rebuild of another aircraft, the Hawker Typhoon, that he also flew during WW2. The group is hoping to raise £6.5 million to restore it back to its former glory. In this heartwarming video, you can watch Bernard soar through the skies once again in a Hawker Hurricane, reliving his memories and embodying the spirit of courage that defined an era. Remember to subscribe to our channel for more compelling stories of courage, history, and the preservation of our past. You can find out more about the group here: https://hawkertyphoon.com/ and to make a donation please click the following link: https://hawkertyphoon.com/donate Thanks to Mark Litherland for supplying extra footage. #AviationHistory #VeteranStories #HawkerTyphoonPreservation #HawkerHurricane #DuxfordAirfield You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/45Y4Oyg