Heartstopping moment RAF fighter jets intercept Russian ‘zombie’ warplanes menacing Nato border
Around 50 members of the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing returned to Lossiemouth on Thursday.
Typhoon pilots from No IX and No 1 squadrons shadowed the aircraft as they flew through international airspace.between RAF and German pilots. “The UK’s successful leadership of Nato's air policing mission in Estonia, resulting in the interception of dozens of Russian aircraft by the RAF, sends a strong message to Putin that we stand united with our allies against any threat to our borders.”
Defence Minister Baroness Goldie DL paid tribute to the "commitment and dedication" of the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing in protecting Nato airspace.
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