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Postby expat » Sat Jul 18, 2009 2:39 am

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".

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Re: Henry Allingham

Postby ozzy72 » Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:06 am

An incredibly long life lived to the full. RIP Henry :'(
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Re: Henry Allingham

Postby Fozzer » Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:17 am

An incredibly long life lived to the full. RIP Henry :'(


...same here...

A lovely old Gentleman...

So sad to see him go.

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Re: Henry Allingham

Postby Craig. » Sat Jul 18, 2009 5:32 pm

A true hero lost.  :'(
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Re: Henry Allingham

Postby BigTruck » Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:16 am

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-)
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Re: Henry Allingham

Postby H » Mon Jul 20, 2009 5:46 am

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
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