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Henry Allingham

PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:39 am
by expat
The worlds (recognised) oldest man died today. Not only was he the oldest, but Henry Allingham was one of only three surviving British veterans of the First World War and last surviving founder member of the RAF. He jokingly attributed his longevity to "cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women".

Matt

Re: Henry Allingham

PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:06 am
by ozzy72
An incredibly long life lived to the full. RIP Henry :'(

Re: Henry Allingham

PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:17 am
by Fozzer
An incredibly long life lived to the full. RIP Henry :'(


...same here...

A lovely old Gentleman...

So sad to see him go.

Paul.

Re: Henry Allingham

PostPosted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:32 pm
by Craig.
A true hero lost.  :'(

Re: Henry Allingham

PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:16 am
by BigTruck
He jokingly attributed his longevity to "cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women".


That seems to be popular amongst the 100+ population...I might try that out  8-)

Re: Henry Allingham

PostPosted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:46 am
by H
He jokingly attributed his longevity to "cigarettes, whisky and wild, wild women".
That seems to be popular amongst the 100+ population...I might try that out