Captain Tom Moore waves as RAF flypast soars over home to mark 100th birthday

Captain Tom Moore was today treated to a special World War Two RAF flypast to mark his 100th birthday.

A Hurricane and a Spitfire took off around 7.45am on Thursday morning from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire and flew to Bedfordshire, where they performed loops over the Second World War veteran's home.

Captain Moore waved as he watched the flypast over his home.

He told BBC Breakfast: "I'm one of the few people to see Spitfires flying in anger. Today they fly peacefully but I remember when they were flying not with peace but with anger."​

Captain Moore waved as a Hurricane and Spitfire flew over his home
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Captain Moore became a household name after fundraising for the NHS by walking laps of his garden ahead of his birthday. On Thursday morning, as he celebrated his birthday, that total hit £30m.

Speaking about the host of fundraisers who were inspired by him, Captain Moore said: "It's hard to describe. There's so much kindness shown and so many people making kind remarks.

"It's really outstanding, I never anticipated anything in my life like this. I must say thank you very much to everyone where ever you are."

Captain Moore with his 100th birthday cakes

He added that he was "very moved" to be made an honorary Colonel.

"I was very moved by that because to get the honorary rank of Colonel in my regiment, it's something that you never anticipate.

"It really is something special to be able to say honorary Colonel."

Captain Tom Moore's 100th Birthday Flypast - In pictures

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Captain Moore's grandson, Benjie Ingram-Moore, presented him with a photograph of the Great Hall filled with 140,000 birthday cards on Thursday afternoon.

Benjie said on BBC Breakfast that it was "incredible" what his grandfather had achieved.

"I've been so proud of him since I was three-years-old. But I think this highlights how much of an incredible person he is."

A banner marking 100th birthday of army veteran Captain Tom Moore hangs above windows
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Speaking about his special day, Captain Moore said: "Reaching 100 is quite something. Reaching 100 with such interest in me and huge generosity from the public is very overwhelming.

"People keep saying what I have done is remarkable, however it’s actually what you have done for me which is remarkable.

"I felt a little frustrated and disappointed after I broke my hip and it knocked my confidence.

A Hurricane and Spitfire flew 68 miles from to Lincolnshire to Befordshire
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"However, the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step. I have renewed purpose and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure, but I can’t keep walking forever."

The war veteran is spending his 100th birthday at home with his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore and her family who he is self isolating with.

The money raised by Captain Moore will go to NHS Charities Together, to help buy food parcels and counselling sessions for NHS staff who are tackling the coronavirus outbreak, as well as electronic tablets to allow patients to talk with their loved ones.

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