The right engine of the Boeing 757-300 began spitting flames shortly after leaving Corfu in Greece - shaken passengers said they started 'sending text messages to loved ones' as they feared the worst

Shocked holidaymakers have described the horror moment flames came out a plane engine moments after take-off. About 300 people on board a Condor Airlines Boeing 757-300 were left reeling on Saturday night when the plane's right engine started emitting large flames and smoke shortly after leaving Corfu in Greece.

The shocking moment a Boeing plane's engine burst into flames mid-air has been captured on camera. The ordeal was so terrifying for the passengers on board that one even sent goodbye text messages to their loved ones.