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Damon Wilkinson & Lottie Gibbons

Massive Airbus A380 makes dramatic airport landing during extreme weather

This is the moment the world's largest passenger plane made an amazing landing at Manchester Airport during extreme weather.

The footage shows the Emirates Airbus A380 being hit by the remnants of Storm Atiyah yesterday as it attempts to make its final landing.

As it approaches the runway, the aircraft can be seen in a dramatic video swaying from side to side.

Yet despite the difficult conditions, the pilot effortlessly touches down, battling the strong wind, reports the M.E.N.

The Emirates plane sways as it approaches the runway (AviationUpClose)

All the footage was recorded by YouTube channel AviationUpclose.

Liverpool was also hit by ghastly weather as gale force winds continued to batter the city.

A yellow weather warning for strong wind was previously in place for Merseyside, with disruption caused as a result.

Emergency services were called to Liscard Road in Wallasey , near the junction of Serpentine Road , shortly after 4pm to reports that a tree had fallen.

The pilot manages a smooth landing (AviationUpclose)

Minutes later, a second report said a motorcycle had crashed into the tree and that a 16-year-old was injured.

Despite rain, the weather appears slightly brighter today, as the Met Office said: "A cold and blustery day on Wednesday, which will see heavy showers and a chance for some sleet and snow over higher ground.

"Westerly winds easing gradually throughout."

To watch the full video from AviationUpclose click here.

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