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One of the 'forgotten heroes' of Dunkirk says he is 'overwhelmed' as hundreds join him to celebrate his 100th birthday

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One of the 'forgotten heroes of Dunkirk' who faced a lonely 100th birthday in lockdown says he was overwhelmed after hundreds turned out to celebrate.

Eric Taylor stood and waved as countless well wishers drove or walked past his home to pay tribute.

A brass band surprised him with a special rendition of 'happy birthday' while two fighter jets from a nearby Royal Navy base also flew overhead.

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