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05.12.2022 - 18:13 / dailyrecord.co.uk
An Ayrshire Second World War veteran celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise party and a special flyover from two former RAF planes.
Darvel man Alex Ritchie turned 100 years old on Sunday, November 27 with his daughter Ucilla and his friend Stewart Finlay from the British Legion spent weeks planning the perfect surprise party.
The brave centenarian signed up to join the RAF two weeks after his 19th birthday in 1942. He went on to join the 253 Hurricane Squadron Service. He trained in Blackpool before being moved to Cain Wilshire for trade trading as a Morse code operator.
During his time in the war, Alex intercepted enemy messages and passed them on to the code breakers. He was stationed in Algeria, North Africa, Lampadosa, Naples, the Island of Vis, Croatia, and Baghdad, Iraq.
Alex returned home and married the love of his life Margaret in 1947 and went on to have their daughter Ucilla. He is now a proud granddad of two and great-granddad of three.
Members of the British Legion, 602 Squadron, RAF Cadets, Lord Lieutenant Major David Dickson, and Provost Jim Todd along with friends and family gathered outside Alex's home to honour him.
Alex was presented with a special birthday card from HRH King Charles, a 75th Anniversary coin for the victory in Europe, the 100th coin from Royal British Legion Scotland, a bottle of Whisky, glasses, a specially commissioned stone, RAF Tie, and cake.
Pipers were even there in time to welcome Alex to his party before two former RAF planes flew over Alex's home.
Party organiser Stewart Finlay said: "Mr Ritchie is one of the last few who we owe so much to.
"Alex is a great guy and he's got loads of interesting stories to tell. One that stands out to me is while he was training Alex was
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