It said the two Russian planes did not enter UK airspace, but the manoeuvres were "part of an increasing pattern of out-of-area operations" by Russia.
The planes were "escorted" by RAF jets "throughout the time they were in the UK area of interest", officials added. Read more.
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Nuke capable Russian bombers cross English Channel with transponders off
Highly provocative. UK fighter jets were scrambled to "escort" these Russian planes along their route. Civilian aviation was disrupted.
Don't f**k with the bear.
So it's okay for the UK to have "an area of interest", but not Russia.
ReplyDeleteMight makes right. The Brits are reduced to the role of chaparon.
ReplyDeleteMaybe they are flying looking for high crude prices.
ReplyDeleteMore propaganda ..... next week it will be a Russian nuclear sub slinking around in Swedish waters.
ReplyDeleteAll part of constructing the threat narrative.
"constructing the threat narrative"
ReplyDeleteWhich is still pathetically easy to do.
If you can convince tens of millions of people to swill Budweiser, then you can make them do whatever you want, whenever you want.
Case closed.