Fighter jets scrambled from RAF Lossie for second time in four days
They were launched after an "unidentified aircraft" approached UK skies.
Last updated 9th Aug 2021
Fighter jets have been scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth for the second time in four days.
Typhoon jets based in Moray were launched earlier today after an "unidentified aircraft" approached UK skies.
An RAF spokesman said: "Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fighters based at RAF Lossiemouth have been launched today against unidentified aircraft approaching the UK area of interest."
The RAF later confirmed Russian aircraft approached UK airspace, but no intercept was required.
An RAF spokeswoman said: "Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon fighters based at RAF Lossiemouth were launched today against a Russian aircraft approaching the UK area of interest, however, the aircraft turned away and no intercept was required."
On Friday, two Russian Anti-submarine planes were intercepted by typhoon jets based at RAF Lossiemouth.
The Typhoons shadowed the aircraft as they approached UK airspace.
An RAF Typhoon pilot from RAF Lossiemouth said: "We worked closely with units from around the Royal Air Force to deliver another successful intercept, maintaining the integrity of UK and NATO airspace throughout
“We were initially kept informed by our NATO colleagues and then routed directly to the Bears by the RAF Control and Reporting Centre.
"Air to air refuelling from an RAF Voyager ensured we were able to stay on task until the mission was complete, and the aircraft departed from the UK’s area of interest."