100-year-old former Navy chief, Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Baird, who survived a Nazi raid during WW2, celebrates his birthday.
Former Navy chief, Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Baird, celebrated his 100th birthday with a family dinner party, reflecting on surviving a Nazi raid during WW2. Born in 1924, Baird served in the Navy during the war and attributes his longevity to a strict routine. HMS Trinidad, the ship he served on, faced treacherous conditions including ice forming around the ship's mast, forcing sailors to use blowtorches to remove it.
May 18, 2024
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