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Fly past at funeral

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sandar

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The funeral of Henry Allingham takes place today.

Henry died aged 113 and fought at the battle of Jutland in 1916 and later became an airgunner defending the fleet from zeppelin attacks.

When the RNAS and RFC were merged into the RAF, Henry became a founder member.

Henry's medals will be caried by two of his great nephews, both of whom are serving in the US Navy.

After the funeral, there will be a fly past of five replica WWI aircraft.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8175751.stm
 
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