BBC News - Olympic torch: Top pilot's 'most precious cargo'

BBC News - Olympic torch: Top pilot's 'most precious cargo': "When pilot Captain David Thomas takes off from Athens El. Venizelos airport later, on board his gold-painted plane will be a highly precious cargo.

Strapped into seats 1A and 1B, in what would normally be business class, will be the Olympic flame as it makes its journey from Greece to the UK.

Its arrival heralds the start of a 70-day relay around the UK ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

On board the British Airways plane, named The Firefly, will also be a party of dignitaries including footballer David Beckham, Princess Anne and London 2012 chairman Seb Coe."