Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Not a hero


I've just read on BBC News about a guy who claimed to have rescued two men from a burning aeroplane at Bournemouth airport. "Crash 'rescuer' admits fake story" is the headline. Aren't there some awful people in the world? Why did the guy make such claims?

I saw the mess this crash made of the perimeter fence when flying into Bournemouth airport from Prestwick, going to see my Mum. I knew it had happened and wondered what I'd see. It did fill me with dread, even before I saw it, especially when the aeroplane made such a terrible landing.

But still we continue to fly and are told it's the safest means of transport. It's cheap, too. If only the trains were less expensive. I quite like a ride with a nice Virgin.

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