An RAF 6 Squadron Typhoon (bottom) intercepts a Russian Bear aircraft. Crown Copyright
Pictured: Moment British Typhoon Fighter Jets Scrambled To Intercept Two Russian 'Bears' Flying In International Airspace -- Daily Mail
* The mission was RAF Lossiemouth's maiden Quick Reaction Alert
* The pilot involved called it a 'flawless scramble and intercept'
* And said it was a 'milestone' for the base and a 'very proud moment'
Royal Air Force jets were deployed from Scotland to intercept Russian military 'Bear' aircraft that were flying too close to the airspace it guards.
Aircraft based at RAF Lossiemouth, based in Moray, were sent to identify the aircraft - Tu-95 Russian Bear H bombers - that were spotted in international airspace.
It was the first time a Quick Reaction Alert had occurred since the base took on the role of defending the UK’s Northern airspace.
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More News On British Fighters Scrambling To Intercept Two Tu-95 Russian Bear H Bombers Flying Close To U.K. Airspace
RAF Typhoons scramble to long-range Russian bombers -- The Telegraph
British Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Planes -- SKY News
Typhoon jets scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth for the first time -- Express
RAF Lossiemouth undertakes first QRA North scramble -- IHS Jane's 360
Russian bombers buzz northern U.K., intercepted by RAF Typhoons -- Washington Times
First Quick Reaction Alert Launch For RAF Lossiemouth -- Forces TV
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