51 pics of festivities and planes as St Annes resident celebrates 101st birthday at Spitfire Visitor Centre

What a way to celebrate your 101st birthday!

Local resident and World War II veteran Joyce Greene celebrated her 101st birthday at Blackpool’s Spitfire Visitor Centre over the weekend and local snapper Andy Bell was there to capture the scenes of festivities and Spitfires alike.

Joyce served as an airwoman in the Second World War and was today reunited with one of the legendary Spitfires on display at Hangar 42 at Blackpool Airport.

The 101-year-old, who resides at Alistre Lodge nursing home in St Annes, was a special guest as she celebrated her landmark birthday with her family.

See how Joyce celebrated her special day in these wonderful pictures courtesy of Andy Bell below...

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