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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:36
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AVeight
 
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What a beautiful sight! I can hear Boeing calling a panic meeting as we speak!
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:36
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Pretty quick in the air, I measured apx 28 secs?

A milestone in aviation history.
 
Old 27th April 2005 | 08:37
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Well it was amazing - not often you see a new aircraft being flown for the first time
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:38
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Reported that 6 crew members are on board.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:38
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Wow amazing! Where is 747FOCAL?
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:38
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Airborne!

She made it.

Regards
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:38
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747Focal time to change your name!
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:38
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The way it left the runway with such ease suggests that it will be a "huge" success. It may not look right, but it flies right.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:39
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Terrific to watch, well done to all those involved in this project
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:39
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6 crewmembers on board - in answer to the question above
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:39
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Shame the BBC had a big red strip across the bottom of the screen with the words 'Breaking News First Flight of the A380' which blocked half the screen and the bottom of the aircraft.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:40
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Airborne: 10.31 local

Looks great out there, good luck guys.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:40
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From: ...second left, past the lights.
Just look at how many "Pruners" have registered tonight, coming out for the flight... haven't seen this many names for years!
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:41
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Eat your heart out Boeing, you've got some catching up to do
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:42
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It was just wonderful to see it shoot up into the air!
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:42
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LGWAlan
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WOW - fantastic job guys. Great aircraft and great video feed.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:42
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slingsby
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Superb coverage on Sky

Take off optional, landing mandatory. Can't wait to see it land.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:42
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747FOCAL
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Ahh and here he is, up at 2 am to watch the fat lady....oops I mean big bird fly.

My congratulations.

The hardest part of the whole game is yet to come.
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:43
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Great Stuff, very elegant bird. Should'nt they get the wheels up?!!
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Old 27th April 2005 | 08:44
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Have a good day 747Focal.
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