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  1. 03-08-2015 20:36 #1

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    An attempt to fly a solar-powered aircraft around the world has just commenced.
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31772140
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    Hmmmm - plane that needs sunlight to fly ............. guess the UK is a no-fly zone then?
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    Just saw it on the News.
    The batteries can deal with the night time flying so I guess even GB is a possibility.
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