RAF intercepts 50 Russian aircraft on longest Nato air policing deployment yet

British fighter pilots intercepted 50 Russian aircraft – about one every three days – during the RAF's longest Nato air policing deployment yet in Estonia.

The Typhoon pilots from RAF Lossiemouth have been protecting the skies over eastern Europe on Operation Azotize as part of Nato's Baltic Air Policing mission – the sharp end of defending the alliance's airspace.

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[AtheistOrphan]

Strange for a Cold War veteran like me to see the RAF operating out of what in my day was Soviet territory.
When I served in the RAF during the 1980s this airfield would almost certainly have been on the list for an application of ‘Instant Sunshine’!

[AtheistOrphan]

Well done Biggles! Back home in time for tea and medals.

[dougcoombes]

I'm in western Canada and a cousin from here flew Spitfires in the RAF during WW II. It makes me proud the RAF is still at it doing essential work for Britain and now all our allies in NATO.

[adam]

Just wait until the lads get the new radar for Typhoon. Whole new ball game⚔

[carlseddon]

RAF fighter jocks are the most professional pilots I ever worked with.
I worked on harriers back in the 90s at RAF wittering.
Their brain capacity is super human, but they are very laid back.
Their focus is unbelievable I couldn't do it I haven't got the brain capacity.
Superb at what they do and they never go off about their skills.

[heilerko]

As an Estonian i'm ever so grateful and have the utmost respect for RAF pilots for policing our airspace! 🇬🇧💪🇪🇪 Thank you truly!

[Glee]

Wing commander John Cockcroft is exactly what you would expect of a British officer. Professional, calm, confident and well spoken.

[wappyK]

Thank you from England I honestly hope younguys never have to see war. And if so your alot braver than i could ever be 💪💛

[DB-pmvy]

Think they need to get down to the Romanian border. Need some support down there atm.

[gaptaxi]

This was totally normal in the 1980´s, Soviet jets were always testing NATO awareness, I worked in Oberammergau where the RAF had their ski center for jollies and survival courses, some very tired RAF Aircrew who had been flying almost non-stop for Months were on a short break.
Having the best meant having the least, hats off to them, very dedicated pilots and crews.

[shivangbhardwaj]

It is sad to see that world is inching towards war.

[David-hirp]

Well done our Fantastic RAF Men and Women hats off to you

[drbendover]

I'm sure Russia wondent mind if jet fuel was dumped in front of that Russian jet:) 3:56

[bits]

Typhoon suprises me daily, too bad they didnt continue production and optimization/upgrades to 5+(+) gen specs, it seems pretty capable multirole and seems pretty reliable from my information

[nachoar]

Intercepting without carrying any weapons??

[philchristmas]

Keep up the good work friends. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧🇪🇪🇪🇸

[Retroscoop]

An episode about the interception of not less than 5O Russian aircraft... And none is shown.... Great !

[zarrzarr]

i would not park them so close together

[GENERAL_ARMANI]

The whole uk armed forces could fit into the Old Trafford football stadium, That only should demonstrate how week they are .

[Aeronaut]

Weird hearing the Spanish lady talking with an American accent.