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GRANNY WILL FLY AROUND THE WORLD BY HELICOPTER

LONDON, Jennifer Murray has just yesterday moved from Weybridge with a Robinson 44 helicopter. She is 59, with three sons and two grand children,and she intends to fly around the world in 86 days. The flying granny, during her mission aimed at raising funds for a medical charity, will fly over 33 countries : it is the first time a woman is attempting such a venture.

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Rome, Italy, 06/01/2000 15:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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