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Old June 28th, 2007, 03:06 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Barrington Oliver...his ancestors are celebrating!

Have you all heard? He's the youngest person and the first African American man to fly solo around the world. He completed his mission this morning. He has an impressive background. I've been trying to post the CNN link as I first heard about it on CNN this morning. I couldn't find a CNN link so this one will have to do:


This is something to celebrate. I can't stop smiling for him, his family and all those who have fought for his right to do so....Way to go Barrington!




Youngest Pilot To Fly Solo Around World Lands In Opa-Locka - Local News Story - WTVJ | MiamiOPA-LOCKA, Fla. -- A 23-year-old pilot in a single-engine plane finished his three-month trip Wednesday to become what he says is the youngest person to fly around the world alone.




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