An 100-year-old former aerospace worker recently celebrated his milestone birthday with a trip to de Havilland Aircraft Museum.

Frank Greenham was born in Mill Green on June 13, 1924 - the son of a blacksmith - and went to school at Onslow St Audrey's.

He lived in the Hatfield until 1980, when he moved to Letty Green, and then moved to Norfolk to be near to family in 2017, at the age of 93.

Frank Greenham at de Havilland Aircraft MuseumFrank Greenham at de Havilland Aircraft Museum (Image: Craig McCallum)

In 1938, Frank started working at de Havilland as an apprentice carpenter. He was called up in 1944 when his apprenticeship finished, and returned to work at de Havilland after the war.

The company became Hawker Siddeley in 1960, and then British Aerospace in 1978.

In his spare time, Frank was also a bowler for most of his life - playing for de Havilland, Hatfield, Bengeo and Hertfordshire.

Frank returned to de Havilland for a visit on June 14, the day after his 100th birthday.

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He said he found it "very interesting to see the aircraft of the past - particularly the old wooden, pre-war planes".

Frank also saw the museum's work in progress for future displays, and was "well looked after" with a guided tour from volunteer Craig.

He was joined on his tour by a former colleague, who recalled the work carried out at the airfield.