Mannette Bailey, a resident of Suffolk, England, celebrated another year of her life by jumping from an aircraft. People were astonished by her courage.
Trending News: There are many common sayings in the world, one of which is “Age is just a number.” This means that age is just a number. Some people take this saying seriously and, even at 102 years old, pursue unusual hobbies and do things that inspire others. One such person is 102-year-old Mannette Bailey, who stunned everyone by doing a skydiving jump on her 102nd birthday.
Celebrating Her 102nd Birthday by Jumping from the Sky
Mannette Bailey, from Suffolk, England, celebrated another year of her life by jumping from an aircraft. People were amazed by her courage. According to a report from The Guardian, Mannette said she was eager to skydive. When the door opened, she thought to herself that she had no choice but to jump—so she did. Speaking to the media, Mannette said, “Well, I think I just jumped,” adding, “I remember my feet going outside, and it was a bit blurry. I closed my eyes. We were traveling at a very high speed.”
Mannette Bailey, Former Royal Naval Service Cadet
Taking risks is nothing new for Bailey, who was a cadet in the Women’s Royal Naval Service during World War II. On her 100th birthday, she raced a Ferrari at the official track of the British Grand Prix, reaching a speed of 130 miles per hour. Inspired by an 85-year-old man who skydived, Mannette decided to take the plunge herself. By doing this, she became the oldest woman to skydive. She set this record on her 102nd birthday.
Raising Money for Charity
By skydiving on her 102nd birthday, Mannette Bailey raised over $13,000, which she will donate to her favorite charity. Speaking to the reporters gathered to cover her high-flying achievement, she said, “You should always look for something new.” “I was once married to a parachutist, but I had never done a skydive myself.”
