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The Maine chapter of the National MS Society held its fifth annual MS Plane Pull on Saturday, June 13th, during the weekend's transportation show at the Portland International Jetport.
The 2009 MS Plane Pull, which attracted more than 200 participants, raised over $15,000 for Maine Chapter programs and events and national research efforts. The Maine Chapter, National MS Society partners with Federal Express and the Portland International Jetport to present this unique and popular fundraising event.
A rope and tow bar was attached to a FedEx 727 aircraft. Teams of 20 positioned themselves along the rope in preparation to pull over 72 tons. Teams competed for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and for the Team Spirit Award. | 
