This thread is everything you need to know 👇
1/7 #QRA
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2/7 #QRA
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3/7 #QRA
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They were escorted until they were no longer in the UK's area of interest.
4/7 #QRA
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Civilian airliners are constantly using the airways in this area - our presence ensures UK Air Traffic can continue to manage this busy airspace around the hazard of the Russian activity.
5/7 #QRA
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They operate in a similar role to the @P8A_PoseidonRAF. Our Poseidon are able to locate, identify, and track vessels both above and below the waves.
6/7 #QRA
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Activity such as today and Saturday show that we are always ready to scramble at a moment's notice, #SecuringTheSkies of the UK with our @NATO partners.
7/7 #QRA
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