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| 17:17:36 | 25-05-2005 | Social |

THE LAST FLIGHT

Arshavir Sahakyan, the 55-year-old resident of Yerevan is an invalid of the
first group, but today he for the 153rd time flew above Sevan by parachute,
waving the flags of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Before the flight Arshavir
Sahakyan was a little excited and a little indignant, «We had sent
invitations to 53 officials, including the President, but as you see, no one
has come».

When young, Sahakyan went in for sports, and flew by parachute for 150 times
from a height of about 2000-2200 meters. And after becoming an invalid this
was his 3rd flight which will also be the last in his career. Asked the
question why above Sevan, Arshavir Sahakyan answered, «They say you can fall
and break your other leg».

By the way, Sahakyan became invalid in the Karabakh war.

Arshavir Sahakyan flew today by the Defense Ministry «Mi-8» helicopter. The
latter rose to the height of 1500 meters from where Arshavir flew down with
the help of two military men. As it was planned, he «landed» 400 meters from
the shore where a motorboat was waiting for him, as well as the boat on
which Sahakyan’s grandchildren and relatives were waiting for him.