In Pictures / Airport fire training exercise catches the eye

16 April 2024 16:59

Aircraft emergency training simulation at an airport, featuring a jet with controlled fire near its engine as fire personnel oversee the exercise.

Fire training at Sumburgh Airport on Tuesday 16 April. Photo: Ronnie Robertson

THANKS to Ronnie Robertson for this striking photo of Sumburgh Airport fire service crew members undertaking one of their regular emergency response training exercises.

The photo was taken earlier today (Tuesday).

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