Crosswinds Make It a Rocky Takeoff for Airbus A380 at Manchester Airport

Crosswinds at Manchester Airport on January 13 proved to be a big challenge for the pilot of this Airbus A380.

Simon Whittaker took footage of the plane on the runway as it was buffeted by gusts of up to 50 mph. Despite the strong wind, the pilot managed to maintain control. Credit: Simon Whittaker via Storyful

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