Monday, January 30, 2006

Near-miss photo gives cause for concern


Monday's Daily Express - "Near-miss nightmare"
Described in one tabloid as a 'heart-stopping' moment, two jets came close to collision according to reports. The photograph which was reproduced in both the Daily Mail and the Daily Express as well as shown on Sky News was captured as the planes flew over London. The Japan Airline and DHL cargo plane appear to be only metres apart. However authorities dismissed there was a 'near miss' and said the photograph was an 'optical illusion'. The Civil Aviation Authority said the planes were at least 1,000 feet [308 metres] apart. [Photo - Barry Bland] Posted by Picasa

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