THIS is the moment a bird collided with an aircraft causing damage at the Rhyl Air Show held over the weekend.

The Red Arrows cut their display short after the bird strike on Sunday, August 28.

Many spectators across social media reported that they heard a bang or a pop before one of the aircraft was forced to land early at Hawarden Airport, where the Red Arrows were based for the show. 

On Twitter, a spokesperson for the Red Arrows said: "Thank you to everyone at this weekend’s Rhyl Airshow. We had to finish today’s #RedArrows display a few minutes early after one of our jets suffered a bird strike, damaging the cockpit canopy.

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"This type of incident is not uncommon in aviation and is extremely well-trained for."

The Leader: Red 6 after being hit by a bird during yesterday's Red Arrows display at the Rhyl Air Show. Photo: Steve BridgeRed 6 after being hit by a bird during yesterday's Red Arrows display at the Rhyl Air Show. Photo: Steve Bridge (Image: Newsquest)

The statement added: "In this instance, Red 6 and the whole team responded perfectly together, with no further risk to the pilot and aircraft. Happy to report the jet landed safely and the pilot is unhurt. Thank you for the many well wishes and messages!"

Since then, members of our Camera Club have been sending in their pictures of the incident in question. 

The Leader: The injured plane and its team-mate companion on their early exit from the show. Picture by Ian Bridges.The injured plane and its team-mate companion on their early exit from the show. Picture by Ian Bridges.