A massive military plane soared over houses in Leeds again today as part of an "essential training" exercise.
The noise of the C-17 Globemaster aircraft could be heard for miles as it flew over the city earlier today.
In the past it has been assumed that the plane has been flying to help deliver PPE and other essentials in the fight against coronavirus.
However, in a post on Facebook, RAF Brize Norton confirmed this is not the case.
It said: "This afternoon, our C-17 Globemaster aircraft will be operating in the vicinity of Leeds and Mildenhall, whilst engaged in essential training.
"These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus."
Facts about the Boeing C-17 Globemaster
- The C-17 is a large military transport aircraft built by Boeing in the US and worth over $218m
- The plane wieghs over 128,000kg with a wing span just short of 52m in length
- The C-17 carries over 250,000 lbs of fuel and can transport over 170,000 lbs of freight
- The C-17's maiden flight was in September 1991
- The Canadian, British and US airforce all use them
It is the second time the plane has been spotted in Leeds this week, after several people cpatured footage of it flying low over the city on Tuesday too.
