In pictures: George HW Bush celebrates 90th birthday by skydiving

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  • Despite being usually seen on a wheelchair these days, he delivered on a vow he made five years ago. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
    Despite being usually seen on a wheelchair these days, he delivered on a vow he made five years ago. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
  • A spectator looks skyward at the approaching helicopter carrying former U.S. President George H.W. Bush at St. Anne's Episcopal Church on June 12, 2014. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
    A spectator looks skyward at the approaching helicopter carrying former U.S. President George H.W. Bush at St. Anne's Episcopal Church on June 12, 2014. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
  • Former first lady Barbara Bush greets her husband and former U.S. President George H.W. Bush with a kiss after his successful skydive down to St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
    Former first lady Barbara Bush greets her husband and former U.S. President George H.W. Bush with a kiss after his successful skydive down to St. Anne's Episcopal Church. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
  • The elder Mr Bush, father of 43rd US President George W Bush, has been celebrating birthdays with occasional skydives for years. Handout via Reuters
    The elder Mr Bush, father of 43rd US President George W Bush, has been celebrating birthdays with occasional skydives for years. Handout via Reuters
  • Former President George HW Bush, left, strapped to Sgt 1st Class Mike Elliott, a retired member of the Army's Golden Knights parachute team, made his eighth parachute jump on June 12, 2014 in celebration of his 90th birthday. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP
    Former President George HW Bush, left, strapped to Sgt 1st Class Mike Elliott, a retired member of the Army's Golden Knights parachute team, made his eighth parachute jump on June 12, 2014 in celebration of his 90th birthday. Eric Shea/Getty Images/AFP