UK jets scrambled to escort Russian planes near NATO airspace: govt

British Royal Air Force fighter jets were twice scrambled over the course of 24 hours to intercept Russian aircraft flying close to NATO airspace, the Ministry of Defence in London said Friday. RAF Typhoons based in Estonia and Swedish Gripen fighters were on Thursday evening scrambled to “intercept” a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft and a … Continue reading UK jets scrambled to escort Russian planes near NATO airspace: govt