14-year-old boy from Norfolk becomes youngest qualified pilot in Britain

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A 14-year-old boy from Norfolk has become the youngest qualified pilot in Britain. Jack Jenner-Hall isn't old enough to buy a lottery ticket or get a tattoo, but is allowed to fly a glider solo. He's a member of Norfolk Gliding Club at Tibenham airfield and has been flying since he was 11.

His mum, Erin, watched as he took to the skies.

Friends and family watched and clapped as Jack took to the skies Credit: ITV News Anglia

This was just the second time Jack's flown on his own, the first time was earlier in the day when he passed his exam.

Jack's gliding instructor says he's done very well Credit: ITV News Anglia

It's a dream come true for Jack to reach this milestone on his 14th birthday.

Jack hopes one day to become a commercial pilot.

Jack hopes to become a commercial pilot one day Credit: ITV News Anglia