TWO RAF Typhoons have been relocated to North Yorkshire in order to “defend the UK airspace at a moment's notice” the RAF has announced.
The two Typhoons were moved from RAF Lossiemouth and have temporarily relocated to RAF Leeming as part of an exercise to ensure the jets are always ready to respond at a “moment's notice.”
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A pool of quick reaction alert Typhoons are maintained by the RAF and are at readiness 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to any potential threats.
According to the RAF to maintain this continuous capability, it is important that they can operate the aircraft from different locations.
In this exercise scenario the squadron was given a short notice order to relocate and be prepared to quickly start operations from RAF Leeming.
Wing Commander McAuley, officer commanding operations wing, said the temporary relocation showcases the “RAF’s agility in delivering our capabilities.”
He added: “Being able to respond quickly and professionally in an exercise or operational scenario is at the centre of what we do as a force."
Group Captain Prendergast, Station Commander at RAF Leeming, said The Royal Air Force stands ready to defend UK airspace at a “moments notice – it’s what we do.”
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He added: “Working closely with our Lossiemouth counterparts, I was incredibly impressed by the professionalism and efficiency with which our personnel ensured that RAF Leeming was ready to accommodate this vital capability rapidly and successfully."
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