Normandy 'great escapee' returns home to 'face the music'
An 89-year-old war veteran found in Normandy after being reported missing by staff at his care home in Hove, Sussex, is making his way home "to face the music".
- Lewis Vaughan Jones: ITV News Correspondent
D-Day vet's wife 'not surprised' by secret Normandy trip
By Lewis Vaughan Jones: ITV News Correspondent
Bernard Jordan has been welcomed back enthusiastically by carers and residents at the care home the 89-year-old escaped to join this week's D-Day commemorations.
Among them was Bernard's wife, who knew nothing at all about his plans but said she was not at all surprised by decision to abscond for the ceremonies in Normandy.
Bernard is now resting up after his adventure. For the record, it is worth remembering that he was never 'banned' from taking the trip, but had just left it too late to join an organised trip - that is why he decided to go it alone and not tell anyone.
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D-Day veteran explains his 'great escape' to Normandy
The D-Day veteran who caused a furore by sneaking off from his care home to Normandy last week explains why he made the "secretive" journey.
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Missing veteran found at D-Day service in Normandy
An 89-year-old veteran reported missing from a nursing home was found in France, marking the anniversary of the D-Day landings.