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In March 1971, ITN's Jacky Gillott reported on Peterborough local Peter Whincup's attempt to fly across the River Nene. A local shop owner, who offered his shop roof as a runway, had promised Mr Whincup £5 worth of groceries a week for life should his flight be successful.

Wearing wings made of television aerials and a spare tyre around his waist for buoyancy in case of emergency, Peter Whincup displayed inspiring optimism in his pre-flight interview.

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