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Liverpool Airport landings affected by crosswinds

Pilots' skills were put to the test at Liverpool's airport over the weekend as passenger jets and small aircraft were shaken by fierce crosswinds.

Footage captured by a plane spotter shows aircraft rocking from side to side as they come in to land at Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

The weather conditions were so challenging some flights were forced to lift off after briefly touching down on the runway and aborting the landing.

Footage shows a Ryanair plane rocking from side to side before landing safely
Footage shows a Ryanair plane rocking from side to side before landing safely
A Wizz Air plane briefly touched down before soaring into the sky and giving it a second try

Video posted on YouTube shows the dramatic moment two planes were forced to perform a go-around and make a second landing attempt.