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British RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

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British RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

"Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots launched Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon fighters to intercept two Russian long-range maritime patrol bombers".

Donald Standeford
Aug 14, 2023
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British RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian bombers flying north of Scotland

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British Government: The Typhoons launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two Quick  Reaction Alert stations, where RAF fighters are constantly available to respond to threats at a moment’s notice.

Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots launched Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Typhoon fighters to intercept two Russian long-range maritime patrol bombers this morning as they transited north of the Shetland Islands within NATO’s northern air policing area.

The Typhoon jets are launched from RAF Lossiemouth, one of the RAF’s two  QRA stations, where RAF fighters are constantly available to respond to threats at a moment’s notice in order to defend UK airspace.

Russian Reconnaissance And Patrol Aircraft Monitored By RAF Typhoons:

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