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Russians are coming

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RAF fighters were scrambled after two Russian planes entered UK airspace.

A pair of Typhoon jets took off from RAF Lossiemout­h in Scotland yesterday morning.

An MOD spokespers­on said: “Two Typhoons were scrambled from RAF Lossiemout­h this morning as part of the RAF’s Quick Reaction Alert in response to two Russian aircraft entering the UK’s airspace.

“Both aircraft have now returned safely to RAF Lossiemout­h.”

The RAF and Royal Navy have been frequently called on to monitor Russian planes and warships in recent years.

 ??  ?? An RAF Typhoon fighter
An RAF Typhoon fighter

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