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Old 12th August 2011 | 17:24
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DX Wombat
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From: The Burrow, N53:48:02 W1:48:57, The Tin Tent - EGBS, EGBO
Smile HE'S MADE IT!
The paraplegic microlight pilot who set off to fly to Australia from Rufforth has made it.
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Old 12th August 2011 | 17:27
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wow good on him.

How long did it take him in the end??
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Old 12th August 2011 | 18:34
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From: The Burrow, N53:48:02 W1:48:57, The Tin Tent - EGBS, EGBO
Three months. Absolutely amazing. BBC report here.
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Old 12th August 2011 | 19:08
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Brilliant, quite brilliant.

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Old 12th August 2011 | 19:38
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DAVE SYKES
Good for him!!!

Glad to have been of assistance!!

WELL DONE DAVE!!
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Old 12th August 2011 | 19:48
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Been following his blog. Brilliant.
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Old 13th August 2011 | 17:59
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Got the link to the blog?
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Old 13th August 2011 | 18:36
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Damned well done Dave, a really fantastic achievement.

Now all you need to do is get back

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Old 13th August 2011 | 21:27
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Got the link to the blog?
Here you go.

Magnificent achievement.
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