RAF veteran Derrick Grubb celebrates 100 years of his ‘good life’

Former Second World War squadron leader and Royal Air Force fighter pilot Derrick Grubb marked his 100th birthday with a party

Mr Grubb joined the RAF in July 1942 and served with the 112 Squadron, one of the first squadrons to receive the Curtiss P40 Kittyhawk fighter bomber. Mr Grubb, who served in the RAF for 34 years, went on to write a book about his experiences and to educate his grandchildren.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Preston Girl Guides to mark 100 years with family fun dayPreston St Cuthbert's Girl Guides celebrate 100 years with their leaders. Pic: Jessica Gillibrand Preston's Fulwood Guide Group unit is celebrating 100 year
Source: blogpreston - 🏆 82. / 55 Read more »

Bolton town centre's first ever park in more than 100 years opens to the publicThe park, named after Queen Elizabeth II, has opened for visitors
Source: MENnewsdesk - 🏆 23. / 69 Read more »

Legendary choir celebrates 100 years the only way it knows howThere wasn't a spare seat in the house
Source: LiveLancs - 🏆 10. / 87 Read more »

Kaia Gerber wears 2002’s favourite accessory and I feel 100 years oldKaia Gerber was photographed in New York City wearing a Y2K-inspired outfit including an off-the-shoulder tee and oversized belt.
Source: GlamourMagUK - 🏆 2. / 98 Read more »

Up to 100 jobs at risk as Scottish factory may close after 50 yearsAROUND 100 jobs are at risk after a Scottish factory announced plans to close down after 50 years ...
Source: SunScotNational - 🏆 49. / 63 Read more »

24-hour waits in Blackpool A&E are 100 TIMES more likely than five years agoShocking new figures show the huge increase in the number of people over 65 waiting over a day in A&E compared to five years ago
Source: LiveLancs - 🏆 10. / 87 Read more »