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RAF jets scrambled at super-sonic speed to escort Latvian plane

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.

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Flight intercepted by RAF jets was Avia Antonov-26

Aircraft monitoring site FlightRadar has tweeted more information on the plane forced to land at Stansted Airport after being intercepted by RAF jets over Kent.

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