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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Science
James Randerson

Swiss daredevil attempts jet-powered channel crossing

12.10pm: Will jet-powered loon Yves Rossy cruise into the record books today or plunge at high speed into the English channel? Today we find out. And with the help of National Geographic we get to watch it happen.

Go here and watch the hype and share your thoughts below. It should be an exhilarating ride.

12.15pm: Ah now they are talking about weather problems.

"In these conditions it is too dangerous to go over sea just like now," said FusionMan bloke. Sounds like it might not be happening now despite all the build up. "I have only one life and I don't want to lose it," He added.

Now he says he is following his "little bees" in his body - I'm confused.

12.20pm: OK. The flight is definitely off for today. This has to be the shortest Live Blog in history - sorry about that. See you again tomorrow I hope.

12.25pm: Bye

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