Mr Hempleman-Adams and co-pilot Simon Carey were said to be in good spirits and "flying really well".

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The early sunshine has helped morale and all the girls I've met up with appear to be in good spirits.

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Melinda Ramos, whose father is on the boat, told the Houston Chronicle that he appeared to be in good spirits when he spoke to her.

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"Through the limited contact we have had with the crew, we are pleased to confirm that they appear to be in good spirits and have confirmed that they are being well looked after, " Pindar said.

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CNN's Peter Arnett, in Pale, watched as the Bosnian Serbs removed the weapons, and said the soldiers appeared in good spirits and seemed to be making progress.

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"We go to Carlisle in good spirits, knowing that there might be a waver in their confidence, " he told BBC Tees.

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He did find the Norwegian summer to be cold compared to Delhi, but the constant sun kept him in good spirits.

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