Members of the public were invited to the funeral of RAF Veteran Oswald Dixon who died with no known family.
Broughton House Veterans Home in Salford, where Dixon lived, put out a plea for people to attend the funeral of the 100 year old Veteran.
In a hearse decorated with 100 poppies, Mr Dixon's coffin was taken to Agecroft Crematorium where despite the rain, hundreds had turned out to honour him.
Broughton House had posted to Facebook saying “It is with regret that Oswald has no family members in the UK and his funeral will take place at Agecroft Crematorium on Wednesday 9th of October at 2.20pm.
“At his 100th birthday celebration Oswald stated that he ‘always tried to live life as it should be lived, by doing things for other people’ His warm character will be missed by everyone involved at Broughton House.”
Serving members of 34 Squadron RAF Regiment and RAF Cadets formed a guard of honour, as representatives from the Ministry of Defence, Salford Council, Residents and Staff from Broughton House and the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford Council Charlie McIntyre were also in attendance.
Jamaica Honorary Consul, Wade Lyn CBE read a tribute on behalf of His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, Jamaica High Commissioner.
Donald Campbell, a retired RAF Veteran himself and one of the driving forces behind the National Caribbean Monument Charity, said "It was an excellent farewell to Mr Oswald Dixon, people came from far and wide, local, national & international to pay their respects. RIP Sir. Lest We Forget."
