A beach towel-inspired striped plane belonging to the German airline Condor has been spotted over Norfolk.

Gary Dent, who lives near Raf Marham, spotted the plane on February 14 and was taken aback by its colourful exterior.

Norwich Evening News: Condor flight DE4791 spotted over Norfolk (Credit: Gary Dent)Condor flight DE4791 spotted over Norfolk (Credit: Gary Dent) (Image: Library)

According to Flightradar24, the plane left Norwich Airport at 12.34pm before arriving at Frankfurt Airport at 3.40pm. 

The German airline has been operating the planes since last year after it revealed the first striped plane in Toulouse in February.

Condor has said it is aiming for 80pc of its fleet to have the striped livery by 2024. 

Two of the Condor planes have been painted in Norwich and by the end of this winter season, 12 aircraft will be painted in paint shops at Norwich Airport and near Toulouse. 

A spokesman for the airline said: "Condor will wear stripes in five colours. Inspired by parasols, bath towels and beach chairs, Condor is evolving into a distinctive and unique vacation airline."

Norwich Evening News:

The five colours are yellow, red, blue, green and beige with each one having a different name

The green plane spotted in Norfolk is the 'Island' model and the stripes attempt to represent "the diversity of Condor's guests and employees".