How old is Ron Thompson, the WWII RAF veteran?

Ron Thompson celebrated his 105th birthday.

What was Ron Thompson's role in the RAF?

Ron Thompson trained as an engine fitter and served primarily in India and Burma during the war.

What is Ron Thompson's secret to longevity?

Ron Thompson playfully refuses to share his secret to longevity, though his daughter-in-law suspects his red wine consumption might be a factor.

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WWII Vet Turns 105: His Longevity Secret is Top Secret!

2 Feb

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Ron Thompson, a WWII RAF veteran, celebrated his 105th birthday.
He served as an engine fitter in India and Burma during the war.
Thompson worked in his father's photography business before and after service.

WWII Vet Turns 105: His Longevity Secret is Top Secret!

A man believed to be among the oldest surviving World War Two Royal Air Force veterans has reached his 105th birthday. Ron Thompson, born in London in 1921, celebrated his milestone birthday at his care home in Braintree, Essex, with further festivities at the local golf club. He humorously refused to divulge the secret to his long life, teasing that he would never tell. His daughter-in-law suggested his regular consumption of red wine might be the key to his remarkable longevity. Before the war, Thompson worked in his father's photography business in London's East End. He enlisted in the RAF in 1941, hoping to become a flyer, but a medical issue with his ear led him to train as an engine fitter. He served in India and Burma, returning to the family photography business after the war, which operated until 1970. Thompson proudly displayed a congratulatory card from King Charles III, to be placed alongside one from Queen Elizabeth II received for his 100th birthday.