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1:51pm, 5th September

> From the WeatherWatch archives
For those who are faint hearted this may not be the video for you if you’re nervous about flying in strong winds.
Here in New Zealand we can have our moments when winds howl and landing can certainly be bumpy and Wellington can certainly deliver a rollercoaster ride on occasions.
Check out this Lufthansa flight from late last year that struggles to land and almost becomes a disaster.
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WeatherWatch.co.nz receives meteor reports from all over New Zealand and the globe, 24/7/365. **CASUAL COMMENTS**If you’ve seen something in the…
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