Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Russian Fighter Jet Buzzes US Spy Plane Over The Baltic Sea



FOX News: Russian fighter jet buzzes US military spy plane over Baltic Sea, officials say

A Russian fighter jet buzzed a U.S. military spy plane in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday morning, two defense officials told Fox News.

The Russian Su-27 jet performed a “safe” but “unprofessional” intercept of a U.S. Navy P-8 surveillance plane while flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea.

The Russian jet came within about 20 feet of the U.S. Navy aircraft, but the American pilots told officials they never felt threatened or unsafe.

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WNU Editor: Being 20 feet away is close.

More News On A Russian Fighter Jet Buzzing A US Spy Plane Over The Baltic Sea

Russian fighter jet buzzes US Navy spy plane over the Black Sea sparking anger at the Pentagon over 'unprofessional intercept' -- Daily Mail
A Russian fighter buzzed a US spy plane in a 'safe' but 'unprofessional' intercept over the Baltic Sea -- Business Insider
Russian Su-27 fighter jet buzzes US spy plane over Baltic Sea -- Washington Times
Russian fighter jet reportedly intercepts US military plane -- The Independent

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