An 89-year-old daredevil from Erith, who most recently jumped out of a plane in September, is helping ten fellow war veterans, all in their nineties, take flight.
Ted Pieri donated £1,700 to the Taxi Charity after his recent jump with the Red Devils - some 70 years after he first gained his wings.
Thanks the grandad's fundraising efforts ten fellow adrenaline junkies, whose ages are more than 900 years, can take part in a gliding day with the charity next year.
Vice Admiral Peter Wilkinson with Ted Pieri
Mr Pieri said: "The Red Devils were a wonderful set of lads and they made me feel immensely proud to be part of the airborne forces.
"I have experienced first-hand the Taxi Charity's wonderful work - they make so much difference to people lives.
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"I would have liked to thank everyone who supported me personally not only for the money, but for the tremendous number of amazing comments I received.
"They were inspiring and emotional in equal measure and I am very grateful to everyone. Thank you and happy landings."
Charity committee member Dick Goodwin said at a recent auction, 95-year-old George Parsons bid for a flight in a glider.
He added: "The only problem was, we had requests from nine other vets all aged over 90 who asked if they could also go along, so we will now be organising a gliding day for this lot in the spring.
"Where do they get the energy from?"
Mr Pieri joined the Royal Army Service Corp as a volunteer in 1943 - and did his first sky dive the next year.
He played a part in the Battle of Arnhem, and spent time working in Palestine and Gaza.
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