Typhoon aircraft were launched at super-sonic speed this afternoon to intercept a Latvian cargo plane, which was causing concern to air traffic control, the RAF said.
The aircraft was escorted to Stansted Airport and has since been cleared to continue its journey to Birmingham.
Typhoon aircraft were launched from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire to intercept a Russian-made cargo airliner from Latvia which was causing concern to air traffic control, the RAF said.
The Antonov An-26 aircraft landed at Stansted airport and is currently being checked by police officers.
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