RAF Typhoon fighter jets scrambled to intercept another Russian war plane
RAF Typhoon fight jets have been scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft approaching British airspace for the eighth time in as many days.
The Royal Air Force confirmed Typhoons were scrambled yesterday after two Tupolve Tu-142 Bear bombers were seen approaching UK airspace.Credit: RAFTyphoon jets from RAF Lossiemouth were also scrambled to intercept a Russian TU-145 Fs bomber last weekThe Russian aircraft were intercepted by jets based at RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland.
Vladimir Putin's Russia is known to frequently test NATO's readiness and ability to patrol its airspace.Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Russia had been "determined to push international norms and to test the UK’s resolve". He said: "Every day certain states are determined to push international norms and to test the UK’s resolve."The RAF is well equipped to stand sentry alongside our allies on the UK’s and Europe’s borders.An RAF spokeswoman said: "RAF quick reaction alert Typhoon aircraft from RAF Lossiemouth scrambled to monitor two Tu-142 Russian Military Bear long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft while they were in the UK area of interest.
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