How RAF Jets Would Shoot Down Hostile Aircraft

Sky News gains unprecedented access to the RAF pilots responsible for protecting Britain's skies from terrorist threats.

Ready to respond at a moment's notice, the Quick Reaction Alert crews based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, fly Eurofighter Typhoon jets.

They are armed with short and medium range missiles, and are ready to shoot down hostile aircraft as soon as they receive the command.

[OfficialFinlayJones]

2:05 - that is literally the coolest thing I’ve ever heard someone say.

[shrektheallstar]

I can't help but get so excited and happy when I hear that scramble alarm

[maverick]

The bit where they are scrambling sent a shiver up my spine.

[TheCerebralDude]

I love how he manages get in a “good morning sir” before telling them about the unknown contact! So very British

[ASLUHLUHC]

Imagine taking a dump and then the alarm goes off

[morbius]

Coming from a family with a lot of military history in it, I have the utmost respect for Her Majesty’s Air Force. One of the world’s finest aerial combat forces. Serving their Queen, defending their country. A rich and proud lineage. God bless the RAF.

[bwergt]

"by her majesty government...."
how cool it is to be able to say that LOL
coming from a guy living in non monarchy country

[CyclingSJH]

I know its off topic, but Eurofighter Typhoons are amazing. Elegant, and a tad understated but very very capable.

[speedragn]

"Oi bruv do ye have a permit to exist?"

[No.Handle]

I sleep peacefully at night knowing brave me and woman like those RAF QRA pilots keep us safe.

[jowge]

Its like a modern version of someone trying to enter a castle in medieval times.
'By her majesty's government'... lol

[SamPlaysArma]

During the scramble I was half expecting to hear "Thunderbirds are go!"

[jamesalders]

How many typhoons the RAF has, if anyones interested.

Active:
3: (FGR4) 15
11: (FGR4) 12
6: (FGR4) 13
1: (FGR4) 11
2: (FGR4) 13

Total: 64

Training:
29 (R): 20 (10 FGR4, 10 T3)
41 (R): 5 (FGR4)

Falklands:
1435 flight: 4 (FGR4)

Sustainment fleet:
FGR4: 29
T3: 5

BAE walton:
FGR4: 3
T3: 1

Total:
FGR4: 105
T3: 16

[bambang]

I think Typhoon is really pretty looking aircraft indeed.

[burtvhulberthyhbn]

her majesty s government .
you'd best listen.

[mr_slidey]

This looks fun i might just fly towards the UK in an unidentified aircraft just for the bants and then reply at the last moment

[rossnolan]

Awesome action by the RAF ALL SYSTEMS GO !!!

[adrishbasu]

I am a Indian citizen on paper I lived in the uk since I was 6 now i am 15 i haven't yet received a citizenship because my mom was on a study visa for a PhD that will last 10 years she recently transferred to a employment visa a d we will get citizenship in 5 years I want to make my country and the RAF proud !

[captgaming]

As a typhoon pilot myself who has been on QRA duty before I believe it is good that Sky news have shown how we protect our skies

[thewrngchild]

These guys are absolute heroes, the best of the best. Every time these amazing fighter planes and their brave pilots go up, they put their lives on the line for our safety. Most of the time it is all in a day's work for them, intercepting a passenger plane or other commercial aircraft where the pilot has forgotten to change bands and contact air traffic control, in this case the fighter will make contact and instruct the pilot that he needs to phone home, once contact is established, he flies off letting the jet go on it's way. They never know what they're going up to though, or if they're going to come back to the ground safely.