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101-Year-Old D-Day Vet Becomes Oldest To Skydive

HONITON, England (CBS4) - A 101-year-old D-Day veteran broke a world record.

Verdun Hayes is the oldest-ever skydiver at 101 and 38 days.

He received a military guard of honor for his record-breaking dive.

His 15,000-foot-jump raised thousands for military charity.

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Verdun Hayes (credit: CBS)

Hayes says he isn't hanging up the parachute yet, either.

He's ready to make another jump tomorrow!

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