Tom Moore fundraiser

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The World War II veteran celebrated his 100th birthday today, after raising almost £30m for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his back garden earlier this month. Captain Tom also scored a number one hit shortly afterwards. Today, as part of a Battle of Britain Memorial, a flyover of signature planes from the war were organised by the RAF to mark his birthday.

The nation might be in lockdown, but that hasn't stopped Colonel Tom from having a birthday to remember.