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RAF Typhoon fighters sent to escort civilian aircraft to London Stansted Airport
A Ryanair passenger jet has been escorted by Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jets into Stansted Airport after a mid-flight emergency, according to reports.
The airspace was temporarily closed as the plane was brought to the ground.
An RAF spokesperson told the Mirror: “The RAF can confirm quick reaction alert Typhoon aircraft were launched this morning from RAF Coningsby to intercept a civilian aircraft.
“The aircraft was safely escorted to Stansted Airport. The Typhoon aircraft were authorised to transit at supersonic speed for operational reasons; any inconvenience caused to local residents is regretted.”
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