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£9.99Video footage from 1975 has been released showing a military jet landing and taking off on a new Lancashire motorway. Test pilot Tim Ferguson successfully landed his Jaguar aircraft, armed with four missiles, on the M55 as a demonstration of its capabilities. Spectators were amazed as Ferguson made his historic visit from Warton Aerodrome to the newly constructed section of the motorway near Blackpool.
The event took place at the Blackpool end of the motorway, with onlookers gathered near the Weeton Road bridge where the jet was prepared for takeoff. The British Aircraft Corporation test pilot’s feat showcased the potential for military aircraft to use roads as makeshift runways. The M55 was later opened to regular motorists a few weeks after Ferguson’s daring test flight.
According to motorways expert Jon Jefferson, the jet’s landing and takeoff on the motorway near Weeton marked a significant moment in aviation history. The successful demonstration highlighted the adaptability of aircraft in utilizing unconventional runways. Ferguson’s flight remains a memorable event that captured the attention of those who witnessed the spectacle
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