South West war veteran celebrates 104th birthday
Brian Walley, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 104th birthday surrounded by family and friends last Thursday in Western Australia. The former RAF pilot, who survived three-and-a-half years as a POW after a 1941 air disaster, shared his mantra: 'Live happily. Don’t forget about tomorrow.' His son expressed amazement at reaching this milestone together.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 02:42 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 02:50 UTC
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