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Missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 Live: Objects spotted in the sea during hunt for missing plane Missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 Live: Objects spotted in the sea during hunt for missing plane
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Australian search planes involved in the hunt for the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 have spotted objects in the sea. Officials said the objects are in an area of interest and will be examined further. Other latest developments are:Australian search planes involved in the hunt for the missing AirAsia flight QZ8501 have spotted objects in the sea. Officials said the objects are in an area of interest and will be examined further. Other latest developments are:
Officials have warned that the missing plane is probably at the 'bottom of the sea'
The captain's father said he last saw his son days before, at the funeral of another son
Some experts have said the pilot may have been flying too slowly
A British businessman on board was travelling with his two-year-old daughter
The search area has been expanded this morningThe search area has been expanded this morning
  
  
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The missing jet was carrying 162 people and disappeared on Sunday morning whilst travelling from Indonesia to Singapore. The last contact was at 6.17amThe missing jet was carrying 162 people and disappeared on Sunday morning whilst travelling from Indonesia to Singapore. The last contact was at 6.17am
The search for the aircraft was expanded today with planes and ships from several countries taking part.The search for the aircraft was expanded today with planes and ships from several countries taking part.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that a British national was on board the plane.The Foreign Office has confirmed that a British national was on board the plane.