Astonishing to think
That not so long ago
First the Brothers Wright
Then Louis Blériot
Initiated flight.
And strapped into a seat
Now we can choose a drink,
Tomato juice, red wine,
Some music or a film
At 30, 000 feet.
Remarkable to know
That aviation fuel,
Once vegetable remains,
Comes from the earth as oil
And energises planes.
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