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Beijing Olympic games: the next appointment in London

Rome, Italy - Italian athletes arrived yesterday at Rome airport

After the criticism that accompanied the Olympic flame, Beijing Olympic Games officially ended on Sunday. But China had to face, till the closing ceremony, adverse weather conditions. In order to avoid disruptions, Chinese Civil Aviation launched rockets on the air to avoid that heavy rains could threaten closing ceremony. They did the same for opening ceremony and during the competitions for a...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1093530
Rome, Italy, 08/26/2008 16:34
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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