Jack Munday was surrounded by family as he celebrated his centenary and received a card from the King.

Jack Munday with his family at his 100th birthday celebrations. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

At a special family meal at the Hotel Hatfield in Lowestoft, Mr Munday said: "It cannot be true as I don't feel 100.

"I don't use a walking stick as they are for old people.

"My father lived to be 85.

"I still enjoy an occasional glass of non alcoholic stout and also enjoy nature.”

Jack Munday at his 100th birthday celebrations. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Born in Norwich on May 24, 1925, Mr Munday was called up in 1943 as an 18-year-old.

Jack Munday, aged 18. Picture: The Munday family (Image: The Munday family)

He joined the RAF and flew with the 625 Squadron in Lancasters as a Flight Engineer.

Jack Munday after receiving his Flight Engineer epaulette and Sergeant's commission. Picture: The Munday family (Image: The Munday family) His initial flying training included 10 flights on Halifaxes in late 1944, before eight days of flight training on Lancasters saw him........

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