An eagle-eyed elderly man in the northwest of England is still working as an official aircraft inspector at the incredible age of 101.

Former pilot Ernie Horsfall has spent more than 3,000 hours, or four months, in the skies over the years.

He can't get insured to take the controls anymore due to his age but continues to work as an inspector in Preston to this day.

Ernie's role with the Light Aircraft Association (LAA) sees him run his keen eye over the machines to ensure they have been built properly.

He offers advice to aviators and acts as the last line of defence before planes are signed off.

This footage was filmed on July 29.

An eagle-eyed OAP is still working as an official aircraft inspector - at the incredible age of 101.

Former pilot Ernie Horsfall has spent more than 3,000 hours - or four months - in the skies over the years.

He can't get insured to take the controls anymore due to his age but continues to work as an inspector to this day.

Ernie's role with the Light Aicraft Assocation (LAA) sees him run his keen eye over the machines to ensure they have been built properly.

He offers advice to aviators and acts as the last line of defence before planes are signed off.