News / Low-flying plane puts on show
A LOW-FLYING RAF plane caught the attention of folk around Shetland earlier today (Tuesday) as it undertook training.
The Hercules plane was spotted by folk in a number of areas, including Northmavine and the westside.
Sheena Peterson took the above video of the plane flying over Hillswick.
A RAF spokesperson confirmed it was out on routine training.
“An RAF Hercules from RAF Brize Norton is temporarily based at Leuchars Airfield in Scotland and is completing a variety of training including low flying across the North of the UK,” they said.
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