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No kite Flying
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Nobody can accuse British Road Services of kite-flying with their new trailer rental service. Their hot-air balloon, which was to have hovered above a 40ft trailer at the launching ceremony, was unable to take off because the wind was unfavourable and it might have become entangled in Tower Bridge and enveloped a few passing vehicles.
It would have been the balloon's maiden flight but it wilt have ample opportunity to disport itself at shows during the year.
By good luck the Civil Aviation Authority was able to allot the balloon a highly personal registration code — BRS-G. A flight plan has to be lodged with the CAA every time the dirigible is to be hoisted. Although they aim at a total physical distribution service, BRS are keeping their feet firmly on the ground and leave the operation of the balloon to professionals.