RAF fighters scrambled to Russian military aircraft
RAF Lossiemouth fighters have been scrambled to intercept a Russian military aircraft near UK airspace.
Typhoon fighters and a Norwegian F-35A fighter aircraft were launched as part of Nato's response on Sunday.Incidents like this - known as quick reaction alerts - are not uncommon and involve RAF crews shadowing Russian military aircraft near UK airspace.The RAF said the Russian aircraft - a Tu-142 Maritime Patrol aircraft - approached from the north east and flew in international airspace over the Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic Ocean.
"After scrambling to intercept the Russian aircraft, we were in close contact with RAF battlespace managers, who directed us towards the aircraft and relayed orders throughout, ensuring we could confirm where they were and what they were doing at all times."
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