Plane struggles to gain altitude
Justin needed to gain altitude to disperse the flock, but if he climbed too steeply, it would put the plane and everybody aboard it at risk.
Fly me to the moon (iStock/PA)
Pilot in a cockpit (iStock/PA)
Even more of a concern, the number of birds seemed to be increasing and the plane appeared to be labouring. Through the gaps in the black mass, Justin could suddenly see the tops of buildings zooming towards him...