RAF Coningsby fighters to help police the skies above Romania

Four typhoon fighters from RAF Coningsby are being deployed to Romania Credit: ITV News

A Lincolnshire RAF base is preparing for a mission to help police the skies above the Black Sea.

It's been confirmed that four typhoon fighters from RAF Coningsby are being deployed to Romania for the first time to lead a mission - millions of pounds worth of equipment is also being sent as part of the UK's commitment to NATO.

150 men and women will be part of the deployment.