Boeing 747 pilot shows off incredible talent to nail landing with more than 45mph crosswind
Published on Dec 04, 2025 at 6:56 AM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Dec 03, 2025 at 8:30 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Making sure timing is perfected even in the harshest of conditions, this Boeing 747 pilot cut through 45mph crosswinds to land at Gatwick Airport, London, seconds after another plane took off.
Most of the time that you spend in a plane seems to be a pretty smooth ride. Hours could go by, and you scarcely would have noticed, thanks to autopilot.
But when it comes to getting the landing right, pilots really show off their talent.
In this typically miserable and harsh British weather, one Boeing 747 pilot had to pull out every trick he had to keep the huge plane on track and touch down as if he’d landed on a cloud.
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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. As an avid supercar and racing enthusiast, he has a passion for everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR. Whether it's highlighting the intricacies of McLaren’s anti-dive suspension revelations or recognizing celebrities’ multi-million-dollar rides, he has a keen eye for the faster things in life.
