The plane's racy design, smooth fiberglass-composite body, BMW-like interior, dazzling computer instrumentation and an onboard parachute ready to float both the plane and passengers to a life-saving landing, if necessary, formed a clean break from the past.

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Kaan heads a team of savvy and deeply sarcastic problem solvers who parachute into various business crises, including some adapted from real-life news stories, such as a sports team tangled up in its owners' ugly divorce.

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Ardrossan soldier Sgt Glen Gardiner, of the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, received the Military Cross for running through enemy fire to try to save the life of an Afghan National Army soldier who had been critically wounded.

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