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Virgin Atlantic flight makes 'non-standard' landing at Gatwick

A Virgin Atlantic passenger plane has safely carried out a "non-standard" landing at Gatwick airport after suffering a landing gear problem.

The plane had left the London airport bound for Las Vegas this morning but circled over the UK for some time after the emergency landing was scheduled.

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Amateur footage captures 'non-standard' landing up-close

Amateur footage taken from near the runway appears to show the moment a Virgin Atlantic plane touched down at Gatwick following a landing gear issue.

The plane, due to travel to Las Vegas, had been circling over parts of the UK after returning to the airport following the problems.

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