Reports of possible 'sonic boom' in Oxfordshire
Reports of a loud explosion in Oxfordshire - our cameraman reported hearing it in Witney.
Military jet intercepting unresponsive civilian aircraft caused sonic boom
The sonic boom was caused by a military jet intercepting an unresponsive civilian aircraft.
An RAF spokesperson said: “Quick reaction alert Typhoon aircraft were launched today from RAF Coningsby to identify an unresponsive civilian aircraft.
"Communications were re-established and the aircraft has been safely escorted to Cardiff airport.”
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