Flight VIR73 from Manchester to Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing today due to a problem with the flaps. Cassie-Louise Hanlon reports…

Flight VIR73 from Manchster to Orlando was forced to make an emergency landing after take off. The flight declared a state of emergency and went into a holding pattern till it got diverted to Gatwick

The pilot noted a problem with the flaps and has in the last few minutes landed the plane safely at Gatwick airport.

Twitter is alive with the story.

If you wish to see  the flight, and it’s route you can do so here.