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Watch a man taking his first flight at the age of 57

Things get emotional.

EARLIER THIS MONTH, Patsy Carville travelled by plane for the first time – at the age of 57.

His daughter Michelle caught the moment on camera.

It was an emotional journey from Dublin to Liverpool for Patsy – he cries, laughs, swears and gives some priceless facial expressions.

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