In pictures: Helicopter lands on pitch to deliver ball at Shrewsbury Town

A helicopter landed on the pitch to deliver the match ball for Shrewsbury Town’s clash with Crewe Alexandra.

The game, which Salop lost 4-0, marked the return of the annual Military Matchday where the club honoured armed forces personnel, with hundreds in attendance. 

The match ball was delivered by a Juno aircraft from No. 1 Flying Training School, based at RAF Shawbury, which landed on the pitch before kick-off.

Here’s some pictures of the moment: 

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