Scots found themselves looking skyward yesterday after spotting an unusual military aircraft making circles over Glasgow Airport - the latest in a series of sightings in recent days.
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was spotted in the skies over Glasgow at around 6.30pm before landing outside of the city. While it has a plane-like fuselage, the Osprey makes use of two helicopter-style rotors which means it can take off vertically rather than needing to use a runway to get off the ground.A snap of the aircraft sitting at Glasgow Airport was captured by enthusiast photographer Thomas Flynn.
Pictures and video of the unique tilt-rotor aircraft were also shared by curious locals on social media. One person said on Twitter: "Unusual plane circling low over Glasgow east end at 18.29 today.
Not on flight radar. Potentially a Bell-Boeing Osprey?" Another added: "V22 Osprey flying over Glasgow right now. This normal here now?"Glaswegian users of message board website Reddit were impressed by the distinctive airship."Saw it myself above Partick.
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