The Sunday Post (Newcastle)

Rivalry flies in the family

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Mack Rutherford is just 17 years old and has become the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a small aircraft.

This incredible young man battled monsoons, sandstorms and extreme heat to achieve his remarkable feat without backup. He’s from a family of pilots and it his sister Zara previously held the record.

I’d like to suggest that that is what drove him when times got tough during his epic journey. If you’re from a big family like me, you’ll understand that you can’t underestim­ate the power of sibling rivalry.

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Mack Rutherford

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