RAF jets were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft spotted flying near UK airspace over the North Sea. The Typhoon planes launched from Lossiemouth in Scotland just before 8am on Saturday, before later being joined by an RAF Voyager tanker from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire which provided refuelling.The Russian aircraft in question – two Tu-142 Bear F planes – is used in anti-submarine warfare and maritime patrol, according to the RAF, which says it is "essential" to "carefully monitor" their movements while operating close to the UK.Russian warplanes can be a hazard as they do not "squawk" or transmit codes to reveal their altitude and intentions.They also do not talk to UK air traffic controllers, meaning other planes have to be.
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