A man who served as a pilot in World War II was recently 100 years old – and that was celebrated in style with two different birthday parties.
He also said that the smartphone was one of the most important inventions in his life – and shared his tips for life a long and healthy life.
John Fife, living in Clevedon, in North Somerset in Great Britain, turned 100 on December 26, 2024, reported the SWNS news agency.
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He celebrated first with Family and friends In a hotel – and second with friends and neighbors in the lounge of Coleridge Court, a development of McCarthy Stone Retiring Living, as SWNS noted.
He said: “I feel very happy that I still enjoy it good health And I can go out. “
John Fife, who served at the Royal Air Force in the Second World War, became 100 years old in December 2024. (SWNS)
Fife, born and raised in Edinburgh, said that he was called up for national service at the Royal Air Force in 1943.
He followed a Radiotelegrafist and Coordinator at the RAF, according to SWNS.
Then he served Coastal Command Air/Seaceding Until he was demobilized in 1946.
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After leaving the army, Fife married and started a career in the civil service at the Post Office Savings Bank at two different locations.
He, his wife and their two sons Glasgow moved In 1966, where, after the separation of the Spaarbank and the Post Office, he worked on setting up a new headquarters for the Spaarbank, nowadays known in Great Britain as National Savings & Investments, noted the same source.
Even at the age of 100, a veteran from the Second World War said he likes to make new friends and to develop new activities. (Istock)
During this time he received special recognition for his services.
“In 1970 I was introduced to Queen Elizabeth II During her visit to the headquarters of the new department, “said Fife, as SNWS reported.
He retired at the government service in 1984 and moved to Clevedon to be closer to his sons.
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So how does he remain active even today?
“I start every day with a fixed goal, such as a long walk or going to church, and I love it completing puzzles“He said, as SWNS reported.
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He said he “made new friends and new activities started since he moved to Coleridge Court in 2022.”
A veteran from the Second World War recently became 100 years old and called the smartphone the most important technological progress in his life. (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)
When he was asked about his secrets about a long life, Fife was very clear.
“Take the decision to do things and perform them, and do what you can do to help the less fortunate,” he said.
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He said medical His years on earth have been extraordinary – and the smartphone also probably mentioned the most important development he has experienced in his 100 years.
