91-year-old woman fulfills lifelong dream of flying in a Spitfire plane, which she watched during WWII.

At 91 years young, Doreen Allen has finally fulfilled her life-long dream of flying in a Spitfire. Her fascination with these iconic planes began during World War II, when she was just a little girl of six. She vividly remembers watching a Spitfire dogfight and being captivated by how gracefully the plane moved and maneuvered in the skies. From that moment on, Doreen knew that one day she would fly in a Spitfire herself.

After 85 years, Doreen's dream became a reality as she took off from Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent, the very same place where the Battle of Britain was fought. As she soared through the clouds, Doreen couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and nostalgia, thinking back to the first time she saw a Spitfire and fell in love with its beauty. "It was a beautiful, beautiful plane," she recalls. "I stood there and thought to myself, I would love to fly in one of them."

Since that moment, Doreen promised herself that one day, when she had the means and when she turned 90, she would treat herself to a ride in a Spitfire. And she did just that. Despite a couple of setbacks due to health and weather, Doreen's determination and patience paid off as she finally took to the skies in the iconic RAF war plane. And it did not disappoint. "It was everything I imagined it would be and more," she exclaimed with a smile.

For Doreen, the best part of the experience was the take-off, something she has always loved during flights. But flying in a Spitfire was a whole new level of excitement and wonder for her. "To even see a Spitfire makes me emotional, but to fly in one has been a lifelong dream," she shared.

Accompanied by her children and grandchildren, Doreen made the trip down to Ashford for her flight. And while she may have just checked off a major item on her bucket list, this adventurous lady has no plans of slowing down. In fact, she is already planning her next adventure - a hot air balloon ride with her daughter-in-law. "I don't think I will be able to top this experience, but I'm always up for trying new things," she declared with a twinkle in her eye.

Doreen's story is a testament to the fact that age is just a number and dreams have no expiration date. And she is not the only one proving this. Just last month, 102-year-old World War II veteran Manette Baillie became Britain's oldest ever parachutist after celebrating her birthday with a tandem skydive. These remarkable women are living proof that it's never too late to chase your dreams and make them a reality.

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