A Royal Air Force Veteran in Witney has celebrated his 100th Birthday with family and friends at the Corn Exchange in Witney.
Denis Bishop, who served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, was joined by personnel from RAF Brize Norton, who delivered a card from the Station Commander and Commander Air Wing, and a cake baked by RAF Chef Corporal Bowers.
A well known and respected member of the Witney and West Oxfordshire Community, Denis was joined by the Mayor of Witney Andrew Bailey, who said:
“Denis is central to our community. He’s often seen here at the Corn Exchange, playing the piano and meeting people. He was core to our VE and VJ Day celebrations recently and hearing him talking about his memories of the Second World War and post war years, shows his wealth of knowledge. He has such a passion for the RAF and his time serving, so it was a real privilege to be here with him today to celebrate such a significant milestone with all his friends, family and RAF Brize Norton.”
Andrew Bailey
Mayor of Witney
Denis served as a ground radio operator in Normandy during the Second World War, and spent time in service in France, Belgium, Germany, and Africa.
