102-year-old Brit celebrates birthday with parachute jump

August 30, 2024

A 102-year-old Brit celebrated her birthday by jumping out of a plane, becoming the oldest parachutist in the country's history. During World War II, Manett Bailey served in the Royal Navy, and for her 100th birthday, she drove on a racing track in a Ferrari, so she is no stranger to dangers. She decided to make the jump to raise funds for charity - and was even supported by Prince William in this effort. Next year, the courageous grandmother might even break a world record: currently, the title of the oldest parachutist in the world is held by a 103-year-old Swede.