Oswald Dixon (Picture: Broughton House)

RAF veteran Oswald Dixon has passed away at Broughton House in Salford, Greater Manchester at the age of 100.

Originally from Jamaica, he joined the RAF in Kingston in November 1944 to become a flight mechanic and moved to Britain during the Second World War.

Mr Dixon was a Leading Aircraftman and remained in service teaching new recruits until he retired.

Chris Lindsay, Chief Executive of Broughton House said:

“Broughton House is saddened to announce the passing of former RAF serviceman Oswald Dixon.

“Oswald joined the Royal Air Force in 1944 having arrived from Jamaica and has been a resident at Broughton House since May 2015.

“It is with regret that Oswald has no family members in the UK.

“His warm character will be missed by everyone at Broughton House.”

Mr Dixon, who was blind, received birthday greetings from the Queen earlier this year when he turned 100.

At his birthday celebration he said he was proud to reach the milestone adding: