Six RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft heading for Scottish coast
Two pairs left from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray, while the third flew from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
Flying in formation, two pairs approached the aircraft before withdrawing, while the third pair forced them to change course.The Russian aircraft were tracked heading towards the north-west coast of Scotland The Russian aircraft were later identified as Tupolev Tu-95 Bears, which are used both as strategic bombers and long-range maritime patrol planes."This was a routine response to Russian aircraft approaching UK air space and was coordinated with several other Nato allies," and RAF spokesman said.
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