Richard Branson (R) hands his helmet to Lead Project Engineer Bob Morgan (L) with Pilot Pete Siebold looking on after preparing to fly on Virgin Mother Ship Eve, White Knight Two, at Wittman Field, site of the Experimental Aircraft Association Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 27, 2...

Richard Branson (L) shares a laugh with Pilot Pete Siebold (R) during pre flight training to fly Virgin Mother Ship Eve, White Knight Two, at Wittman Field, site of the Experimental Aircraft Association Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 27, 2009.

Richard Branson (R) listens to preflight instructions from Lead Project Engineer Bob Morgan (L) as he prepares to fly on Virgin Mother Ship Eve, White Knight Two, at Wittman Field, site of the Experimental Aircraft Association Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin July 27, 2009.

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Former Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova, left share a laugh with Sir Richard Branson, left prior the women's singles final on Centre Court at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 4, 2009.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson (R) and actor Samuel L. Jackson arrive at the Virgin Atlantic 25th anniversary party in New York June 22, 2009.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson arrives at the Virgin Atlantic 25th anniversary party in New York June 22, 2009.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson arrives at the Virgin Atlantic 25th anniversary party in New York June 22, 2009.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson (R) and actor Samuel L. Jackson arrive at the Virgin Atlantic 25th anniversary party in New York June 22, 2009.

British entrepreneur Richard Branson arrives at the Virgin Atlantic 25th anniversary party in New York June 22, 2009.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson attends Virgin Atlantic's Red Hot Party to celebrate its 25th Birthday at Tribeca Rooftop on June 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson attends Virgin Atlantic's Red Hot Party to celebrate its 25th Birthday at Tribeca Rooftop on June 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Samuel L. Jackson and Sir Richard Branson attend Virgin Atlantic's Red Hot Party to celebrate its 25th Birthday at Tribeca Rooftop on June 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson attends Virgin Atlantic's Red Hot Party to celebrate its 25th Birthday at Tribeca Rooftop on June 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson attends Virgin Atlantic's Red Hot Party to celebrate its 25th Birthday at Tribeca Rooftop on June 22, 2009 in New York, New York.

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NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson (center) and crew members of flight VS001 pose for a photograph to celebrate the 25th birthday celebration of Virgin Atlantic at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey.

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NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson (center) and crew members of flight VS001 pose for a photograph to celebrate the 25th birthday celebration of Virgin Atlantic at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey.

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NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson (center) and crew members of flight VS001 pose for a photograph to celebrate the 25th birthday celebration of Virgin Atlantic at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey.

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NEWARK, NJ - JUNE 22: Sir Richard Branson (center) and crew members of flight VS001 pose for a photograph to celebrate the 25th birthday celebration of Virgin Atlantic at Newark Liberty International Airport on June 22, 2009 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Sir Richard Branson, center, celebrates with crew members after arriving with Virgin Atlantic's VS001, recreating the airline's innaugural flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport as part of Virgin Atlantic's "Red Hot 25th Anniversary" celebration Monday, June 22, 2009...

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Sir Richard Branson arrives with Virgin Atlantic's VS001, recreating the airline's innaugural flight from London to Newark Liberty International Airport as part of Virgin Atlantic's "Red Hot 25th Anniversary" celebration Monday, June 22, 2009 in Newark, N.J.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson carries model Kate Moss on a wing of a jumbo jet at Heathrow Airport on June 22, 2009 in London, England. Today Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 25th Birthday.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson carries model Kate Moss on a wing of a jumbo jet while Sam Branson watches at Heathrow Airport on June 22, 2009 in London, England. Today Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 25th Birthday.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: (L-R) Holly Branson, Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson, Kate Moss and Sam Branson pose on a wing of a jumbo jet at Heathrow Airport on June 22, 2009 in London, England. Today Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 25th Birthday.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson poses with model Kate Moss on a wing of a jumbo jet at Heathrow Airport on June 22, 2009 in London, England. Today Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 25th Birthday.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Virgin Atlantic boss Richard Branson poses with model Kate Moss on a wing of a jumbo jet at Heathrow Airport on June 22, 2009 in London, England. Today Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 25th Birthday.