Boeing 767 Stands Ready at Military Base Amid Channel Migrant Surge
Plane Prepped at Boscombe Down
A Boeing 767, capable of carrying around 200 passengers, is parked at MoD Boscombe Down, the military base in Amesbury, Salisbury. The jumbo jet is set to take off from an undisclosed location on Tuesday evening.
Six Passengers Expected on Board
At present, only six people are slated to board the flight, sparking questions about its mission amid ongoing migrant activity.
Channel Crossings Hit Record High
Earlier on Tuesday, officials spotted more than 270 migrants landing at Dover after crossing the Channel in small boats. New data reveals that the total number of Channel crossers so far this year has surged past 10,500.
