Great escape: WWII veteran goes missing from care home for D-Day trip

A 90-year-old war veteran found in Normandy after being reported missing from his care home in England has said he intends to return next year as he arrived back in the UK.
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A 90-year-old war veteran found in Normandy after being reported missing from his care home in England has said he intends to return next year as he arrived back in the UK.
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