TWO pals who started filming planes taking off and landing at Manchester Airport now have two million people watching their videos.
From tense clips of planes swaying as pilots attempt to land in torrential weather, to an emotional farewell to the Virgin Atlantic 747-400 fleet, friends and business partners Martin and Andy have seen it all.
The pair are among the enthusiasts that stream landings and take-offs from the airport. Millions watch their popular live streams online and support them as loyal subscribers - but there is a story behind the cameras.
The brainchild of Martin back in 2018, who for years prior had a keen interest in aviation, their network has since ballooned into a mammoth business.
It started with just a few hundred viewers and 'wasn't making any money, but seven years on they have a following of more than two million and growing.
But what the pair do is far more than just hours of live streaming. They produce a constant flow of social content, explainer videos and short-form clips from aviation photography tips to how to overcome fears of flying.
This story is from the February 17, 2025 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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