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UK: Pilot sacked after low-flying stunt

A British pilot has been sacked after performing a low-flying stunt with a new 230-ton Boeing 777, it was disclosed today.

UK: Pilot sacked after low-flying stunt

Mon, 25 Feb, 2008 - 11:25

A British pilot has been sacked after performing a low-flying stunt with a new 230-ton Boeing 777, it was disclosed today.

Captain Ian Wilkinson took the Cathay Pacific plane within 28ft of the ground in a ceremonial fly-by on a delivery flight on which VIPs were aboard.

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