Olympic flame to be abseiled into Tower of London

A British Royal Marine Commando will abseil with the Olympic flame into the Tower of London today.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2012 - 08:38

A British Royal Marine Commando will abseil with the Olympic flame into the Tower of London today.

Royal Marine Martyn Williams will arrive at Tower Wharf this evening in a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter, and will undertake the 180ft abseil from the aircraft

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