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The world’s oldest fighter pilot retires at 66 years old
    2018-07-23  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

THE world’s oldest active fighter pilot, a grandfather of four, has retired and taken his last flight at the age of 66.

Squadron leader Phillip Frawley of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has served for more than 49 years — over half of the RAAF’s 97-year lifespan. He took his final flight last month and has officially stepped down.

“It’s been a special day but all things come to an end — that’s what’s happened to me today,” Frawley said in the statement. “It has been wonderful, absolutely wonderful.”

He has been the oldest active fighter pilot for years now since surpassing the last record holder, a 60-year-old Israeli F-16 pilot, according to The Drive.

His retirement marked the end of a long and colorful career, which has racked up more than 10,000 hours of flying, 6,000 of those flying fighters.

Frawley first began as an RAAF apprentice in 1969 and worked his way up to become a fighter pilot, instructor, and commanding officer. He even spent five years serving in Saudi Arabia.

He first flew the Hercules transport aircraft, before successfully applying to train on fighters. Afterward, he flew a range of fighter jets, including Mirages, Macchis, and F/A-18 Hornets. He has helped train almost 500 pilots throughout his service.  (SD-Agencies)

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