Business Insider: Norwegian F-35 stealth fighters sent out for the first time to intercept Russian sub hunter aircraft
* Two Norwegian F-35A stealth fighters intercepted a pair of Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft off the coast of Norway over the weekend.
* The stealth fighters relieved a pair of F-16s that initially intercepted the two Russian Tu-142 maritime patrol aircraft.
* The intercept marked the F-35s first time participating in a NATO quick alert reaction mission.
Two Norwegian F-35A stealth fighters intercepted a pair of Russian anti-submarine warfare aircraft off the coast of Norway over the weekend in what appears to be the jet's first intercept mission involving a Russian aircraft, according to multiple reports.
The Royal Norwegian Air Force (RoNAF) scrambled F-16s for a quick reaction alert mission as two Russian Tu-142s with a MiG-31 fighter escort approached Norwegian airspace on Saturday. Two F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters were then sent out to provide additional support.
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WNU Editor: One of the Russian crews filmed their mission, including the interception of Norwegian F-35 jets (See above video).
More News On Norway’s New F-35 Being Scrambled For The First Time To Meet Two Russian Tu-142s
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A good way for the Russkis to test the operational readiness of F35s.
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