Over 3.3 million viewers tuned in to a nail-biting live footage of planes making bumpy, amazing landings in the UK capital on Friday as Storm Eunice pounded Britain with record-breaking wind gusts and incredible seas.
In an eight-hour YouTube livestream, Big Jet TV host Jerry Dyer follows the path of multiple pilots, from British Airways to Emirates, as they land at London Heathrow Airport amid a raging storm that has so far produced "provisionally the highest gust ever recorded in England," according to the meteorological office.
The presenter's fast-paced commentary keeps spectators glued to the screen as he delves into everything from pilots' rapid swoops to their deft landings, all while strong winds rage in the background.As he watches aircraft execute particularly difficult landings on the airport, he uses cheeky remarks like "Look at those wings flexing, guy," and "Piece of cake!"
"There are a lot of anxious passengers up there right now," he laughs as one plane zigzags across the air."
Another jet is seen falling into the airfield sideways, its wheels firing sparks into the air before the right side of the plane reaches the ground. "Take it easy, son!" says the narrator. Dyer, in the background, issues a hilarious warning. As planes stumble against the heavy winds, Dyer can be heard calling encouragements such "Come on, son!" and "You got it, mate!"
His sports-commentator style often incorporates real moments of gratitude. "I've got to admit, we have some very daring pilots," Dyer says as airline captains manage gusts of up to 141 kilometers per hour. Storm Eunice, which has knocked out power to over 140,000 houses in England and 80,000 homes and businesses in Ireland, has prompted millions of people to seek shelter in their homes. As unnervingly high waves slammed onto Britain's west coast, London was issued its first-ever "red" notice, indicating that the weather event posed a "risk to life" threat. Storm Eunice has also caused major disruptions to flights, trains, and ferries across Western Europe, with four persons reported killed so far in the Netherlands, Ireland, and Belgium.