RAF Typhoon's Involved in Latvian Intercept Mission 16.05.14

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British Forces News has exclusively learnt that RAF Typhoon's operating from Lithuania have been involved in their first intercept mission.

Two jets were rushed to track a Russian Helicopter operating close to Latvian airspace.

Four RAF Typhoon's are based at Siauliai Airbase, providing reassurance to NATO's Baltic members in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.



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British Forces News
Royal Air Force
RAF
Typhoon
Lithuania
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Interception
Siauliai Airbase
Latvian Airspace