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Scots RAF jets scrambled after Russian 'submarine hunter' planes found over North Sea

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base were scrambled to follow Russian military planes after they were found over the North Sea. The Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth, in Moray, left the tarmac at 8am this morning after the submarine hunting planes were discovered.

They were joined by an RAF Voyager from RAF Brize Norton, which provided air to air refuelling for the Scots fast jets. Dramatic pictures were taken of the Russian planes as they were intercepted by the RAF crews.It is reported that other NATO allies also helped monitor the planes.An RAF spokesman said the Typhoons 'closely monitored' the movements of the Russians over UK airspace.He said: "Two Russian Tu-142 Bear F aircraft were intercepted."These aircraft are used in the roles of Anti-Submarine Warfare and.

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