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NEW: Some unconfirmed reports that flight #VS3 encountered severe wake turbulence over the Atlantic, causing a sudden drop to 28,000 ft. Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 (G-VPOP) squawked 7700 landed at Manchester with gear doors deployed indicating hydraulic issues. #avgeek #Aviation

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