Manchester Flight Forced to Return After Lightning Strike

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Manchester Flight Forced to Return After Lightning Strike
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A Loganair flight from Manchester to Aberdeen had to return to the airport after being struck by lightning, causing the windshield to crack 30 minutes into the journey. The incident occurred on Thursday evening, with no reports of injuries.

A flight from Manchester was forced to return to the airport on Thursday evening after being struck by lightning, the M.E.N understands.

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