what was that

[diddy1234]

I am currently at work (Melbourn just north of Royston) and popped out the door of the building.

Just as I am popping out I see a wide bodied aircraft (Boeing 767 size) about 200 to 400 feet above (looks closer due to the size) coming straight towards me travelling north.

I just thought to myself 'what the f*** is that doing there ?
All I remember is the nav lights looking really bright against the darkening sky.

I know the aircraft is out of place as Melbourn is not a normal flight path for Stansted airport.
The aircraft then turned to the east (assuming some emergency to get back to Stansted airport.

Has anyone heard of anything ?
It happened about 4.30pm

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

Suspect it was very considerably higher than 2-400ft!!!!

[Capetonian]

Was it on descent or climb out? Travelling north would imply the later.

It would have crossed the airport threshold at only slightly less than 2-400 feet. Royston is 20 miles from STN (the closest).

[diddy1234]

It wasnt climbing but in level flight. It appeared at that height probably because the size of the plane is so large

[Large fries]

16.24 Atlantic Airlines b737 heading north west over Melbourne at 1525 ft. G-JMCL went into Cambridge

[diddy1234]

Ah ok thanks. Looked bigger than a 737 and lower than that

[Large fries]

No problem, I took if of FR24 playback

[oversteer]

Ah ok thanks. Looked bigger than a 737 and lower than that

Father Ted: Now concentrate this time, Dougal. These
[he points to some plastic cows on the table]
Father Ted: are very small; those
[pointing at some cows out of the window]
Father Ted: are far away...