A SECOND World War plane was forced to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport yesterday, Saturday after one engine failed.
A flypast was due to take place over Burtonwood Nostalgia Weekend at Gulliver's World but this was called off after smoke was seen in the cockpit.
Airport Webcams Tweeted: "BREAKING: The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Douglas Dakota ZA947 has just made an unscheduled landing at Manchester, reporting fumes in the cockpit and port engine vibration. It was heading to Warrington for a fly-past."
A fantastic job by the Dakota crew and emergency services when the aircraft made an emergency landing at @manairport due to an engine failure pic.twitter.com/V0XJ9d16cV
— Airliners Live (@airlinerslive) September 14, 2019
It later confirmed that there have been no injuries.
The Dakota crew were praised for bringing the plane down safetly.
There were delays to flights at Manchester Airport as emergency services rushed to the scene.
British Airshow Review also Tweeted: "The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) Dakota was expected to conduct various flypasts this afternoon but has had to make an emergency landing at Manchester Airport due to an engine failure on the number two engine."
The Nostalgia Weekend continues today, Sunday
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