Red Arrows Jet Lands with Burst Tyre at Farnborough
A Red Arrows plane suffered a dramatic burst tyre while landing at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire this afternoon. The aircraft touched down safely and was immediately met by fire and rescue teams.
Fire Crews Rush to the Scene
Hampshire Fire and Rescue crews from Rushmoor raced to the site after reports of the incident. They swiftly cleared tyre remnants and other debris from the runway, which was shut to all traffic during the cleanup.
Pilot Unscathed, Show Must Go On
The RAF Fairford-based pilot walked away uninjured after the scare. The iconic Red Arrows team planned to use Farnborough as their stop before performing at the Goodwood Festival of Speed later today.