WWII veteran sent hundreds of fan mail after skydive

A Scottish Second World War veteran has received hundreds of fan mail letters from people in the Netherlands.

Sandy Cortmann, 97, recently went viral on social media after doing a parachute jump as part of the 75th Battle of Arnhem commemorations in a poignant tribute to his fallen comrades.

WWII veteran sent hundreds of fan mail after skydive

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