Watch 101-year-old D-Day veteran achieve oldest tandem parachute jump

in steemitrecord •  7 years ago  (edited)

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World War Two survivor Bryson William Verdun Hayes jumped from 15,000 ft and landed safely in the record books with the title Oldest tandem parachute jump.


The thrill-seeking great-grandfather was an incredible 101 years 38 days when he completed the attempt, just one year after doing his very first skydive at the age of 100.
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