This is why a giant RAF military aircraft has been spotted in the skies above Doncaster

The huge four-engined A400M Atlas transport plane was spotted by residents across the borough as it flew over the town.

One resident wrote on social media said that they saw it fly over at around 11.30am, adding that it ‘looked massive’.

RAF Brize Norton offered an explation for why the plane was over Doncaster yesterday morning.

A spokesman said it was operating in the vicinity of Prestwick, Aberdeen and Doncaster, ‘whilst engaged in essential training.’

They added: “These are necessary, routine, flights and not connected with RAF support to the UK's fight against Coronavirus.”

The 45m long aircraft are capable of carrying loads of more than 37 tonnes over distances in excess of 2000 miles, and been in service with the RAF for six years