The plane flying over Leeds today. Photo: RAFplaceholder image
The plane flying over Leeds today. Photo: RAF

First photos of giant military plane spotted in Leeds skies

Photos of a huge military plane over the skies of Leeds have been sent in by eagle-eyed Yorkshire Evening Post readers.

The C-17 Globemaster aircraft was flown over Leeds and Bradford on Tuesday afternoon whilst engaged 'in essential training', according to RAF Brize Norton. The training is necessary and routine and is not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus, it was confirmed. Check out these pictures you snapped and sent in to us.

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