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Old 9th Jun 2011, 06:48
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Neptunus Rex
 
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Frightened Flyer
Take heart in the stats.
Airbus A340 - First flew in 1991, 377 built, not one fatality.
Virgin - Operating since 1984, not one fatality.

You are in good company. Many years ago, an 18 year-old American lad had a dream. In order to fulfil his dream, he had to fly to Europe, but he was petrified at the thought of getting into an aircraft. His family and friends rallied round and so he flew and realised his dream.

He won the Olympic Gold Medal for boxing (heavyweight class) at the Rome Olympics.

His name was Cassius Clay.
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