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Little boy directs air traffic at tower of control

New York, Usa - Event sounds like a mock in urgent need of security time

In period of urgent need of security, and execution of measures to guarantee it, above all in the field of air transportation, a fact emerged last days sounds like a mock: a little boy "Worked" in control tower and directed air traffic for a little bit. The fact happened at the New York's Airport "JFK", and it was discovered by Boston's TV "Channel 26". A flight controller brought his 13 year-old-son...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1115162
Rome, Italy, 03/04/2010 17:52
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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