This was EPIC! Hold onto your seats! This has been a VERY highly requested video reaction of the British Military's Royal Air Force and their impressive skills to get to the skies in crazy time, to stop any potential threat. This gave us goosebumps and we found ourselves holding our breath on more than one occasion! There is never-before-seen footage in this video and it is AWESOME! When it comes to keeping the United Kingdom safe, you can count on the RAF to be more than ready! Thank you to ALL that serve and have served, we SEE YOU and we appreciate you. Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!

As a RAF veteran who served 22 years I’m really proud to see you reacting to this Ladies x

I’m a Brit, we’ve been doing this since ww2 not since 9/11. Great video. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

My grandfather was Irish but signed up to fight for the British in WWII. Thanks to all those that fought.

I'm from northern Scotland and these Russian aircraft fly down the North Sea all the time. They scramble Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth on a daily basis, especially since Russia invaded Ukraine. NATO has kept us safe for 60 years and its of the utmost importance this organisation is a top priority. I'd highly recommend you watch "Flying the Typhoon Through the Mach Loop at Low Level", it has live pilot commentary, its excellent.

I enjoy watching your reactions so much. By the way, in Cyprus QRA was called Battle Flight. I am ex-RAF ground crew. I was sent an HM ARMED FORCES VETERAN badge. Attached was a note that read:- What is a Veteran? A “Veteran” ~ whether on active duty, discharged, retired or on reserve, is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank cheque made payable to “Queen & Country” for an amount up to and including their life. That is Honour, there are way too many people in this country today who no longer understand that fact. Pride Runs Deep.🙏

Good afternoon from Perth Western Australia 🌏🦘. My grandfather served in the Australian airforce in WWII. He was one of many Australian pilots stationed in England during the war.

Proud to be British we don't mess about

Hello from Warwickshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 . As in the 1940’s , it’s not the size of the dog but the size of the fight in the dog 🇬🇧🇺🇸. Great video

We British are so proud of, grateful for and respectful of all of our armed forces , army, navy, Gurkhas and airforce who are by far the most highly trained and best in the world, ( no insult intended ) I became quite emotional seeing our heroes at work, we love them all ❤️❤️ Great video as always ladies 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧

I did 12 years in the RAF as ground crew, and Mark was absolutely spot on. It was a huge privilege to serve the Queen and Country and defend my country.

My late father was in RAF bomber command in WW2. Survived 2 tours of ops. 1 tour was 30 missions, average survival was 5 missions. He rarely talked about his experiences like many of that generation. He mostly talked about going to the local pubs in Lincolnshire when they were off duty. We owe so much to his generation. He would be proud of the current RAF keeping us safe from today’s threats.

I live in Australia but was born in England. My father served in the RAF during WW2. My wife and I have 2 sons, our eldest has been in the Royal Australian Navy for over 30 years and is a Submarine Service Petty Officer Electronics Technician(POET). He is currently at sea but we have no idea where. Our younger son was in the Royal Australian Air Force for 12 years and did 2 tours of Afghanistan. We are very proud of both of them.

As an RAF Veteran I'm proud to have served our Queen and Country. This year I was holidaying in Nevada during your Memorial day and I was treated so well by the local people, I just wish our Govt and people did the same..

Happy Anniversary Ladies. My Husband and I have just celebrated our 6th wedding Anniversary and been together for 12 years. Time flies when you are having fun. 💙 This was a great watch. Makes me proud to be British! I really respect what these men and women do for our country and freedom. True Hero’s! 💙🙏🏼✌🏼

As an English person living in South Lincolnshire, my husband I often visit Coningsby as followers of RAF history and WW2 Battle of Britain memorial flight. As members of the general public we often join other people to watch the activities of flights leaving and returning. In recognition of their service a great privilege to know they are there. A great video ❤

Unfortunately a few months ago, one of these Spitfires crashed at an air show & the pilot was killed. The Battle of Britain flight of has not flown since then. These pilots are beyond brave, they are amazing, & skilled beyond belief. All respect to them.

The point of the aggressive "break" (role away from the intruder) is to show them the interceptor's air-to-air missile load. It basically says, "no, I'm not bluffing: I can shoot you down eight times over..."😬 The Russians ran these missions all through the Cold War, pretty much once a week on average. Oddly enough, it was "Bears" (Tu-95s or Tu-142s) then and it's still "Bears" now: the Tu-95 is as long-lived as the USAF's B-52. They've been intercepted by four generations of RAF fighter aircraft in that time: the Lightning, the Phantom, the Tornado and the Typhoon. They're mostly not bomber versions in peacetime, but electronic recce aircraft: what they're trying to do is provoke a response in order to measure reaction time and listen to any and all electronic signals they can hoover up in order to build up a picture of UK air defences. We (NATO+USA) do the same to them by the way. That USN P-3 Orion (actually an EP-3E Aries electronic intelligence version) that collided with a Chinese fighter in 2001 and had to land in China was playing exactly the same game. From 1960 until the late 1970s, the RAF aircraft doing the intercepting were English Electric (late BAC) Lightnings. This was an amazing aircraft and I'm sure you'd enjoy watching a video about it. When it entered service in 1960 it was the fastest climbing fighter in the world (50,000 ft/min at sea level) and it held that record until 1976 when the US F-16 entered service. I once heard an ex-Lightning pilot say, "it climbed like somebody turned the world upside-down and you fell off". it had so little fuel however, that they used to scramble a tanker _at the same time_ they scrambled the fighters. When Phantoms took over the QRA role in the 1970s they had a bit more fuel to "play" with the Bears. The Russian aircraft carried a political officer ("Zampolit") who's job was to stop the crew from doing anything un-Communist like, y'know _waving_ or holding up signs 🙄. Getting from one end of a Tu-95 to the other is a bit of a chore, so RAF crews learned to wait until the Zampolit's "extra head" appeared in the cockpit window, then they'd drop back and wave at the tail-gunner, forcing the ZP to stuggle all the way back down the aircraft. When the "extra head" appeared in the side-blister near the tail-gunner, they'd pull forward and wave at the pilots again. with luck they could keep the guy running up and down the plane for an hour...😈

I did QRA as ground crew many times with the F4 Phantom while I was in the RAF, its lovely that we're getting some recognition. Thanks Ladies

My Dad was in the RAF, he was posted to Hong Kong in 1970 we had to fly over Vietnam, the plane was escourted by 2 American F4 Phantoms until we were out of Vietnam air space it was one thing I will never forget as a 12 year old it was really exciting to see 2 fighter jets one either side of the plane, the pilots waved at us. I didn't join the RAF like my Dad I joined the Army and served for 23 years on Tanks.

great video. God bless our nation and GOD SAVE THE KING.

Thankyou for your love and respect for U.K. and for our amazing service men and women

I'm proud, as a Lincolnshire lass, of our Coningsby boys. They fly over quite regularly on patrols. Once in a while they may go supersonic on a Qra, but I know they're protecting us

Proud to have served. The pilot in the video is now the leader of the Red Arrows.

This is a tense and highly impressive video! Loved seeing the never before seen footage! Absolute heroes and so well prepared!

I served on Quick Reaction Alert with 23 and 11 Squadrons at RAF Leeming with Tornado F3s in the early 90s. Loved it.

Hi you two, Brian here from Birmingham England ( Brummie Bri ) after watching this video and the one on our Red Arrows display team and hearing the passion you seem to have for our fly guys, which is heartwarming. Thank you. As a trucker here I have seen this little island of ours from coast to coast and from time to time witnessed airforce activity of fly boys from both sides of the pond. One crystal clear day driving through the mountains, one of those jets came quite close with a deafening sound so I pulled over to take a look, when another with U S A markings came through the valley. After a shattering 20mins of disturbing the peace of our tranquil countryside, it made me feel as it seems you two feel in your videos, and it moved me into writing this poem about that 20 minutes of that day. Thanks I enjoyed your videos, Hope my words make you two pleased Regards Brummie Bri. Show off Yankee fly boys, in your metal birds of war There’s not much you can show me, I’ve seen it all before, Show off Yankee fly boys, flicking through the hills Trying to impress us with your show off Yankee skills. Was that done deliberately! He barely missed that peak Then vanished down the valley in a screaming silver streak I fancy that was no mistake, but done intentionally For the next one came so low and fast, I saw it rock a tree. Silver trails from wingtips roll, as round the gorge he banks Followed by another of these crazy show off yanks Jetting through the valley, skimming lake and wood Threading through these rocky crags, I must admit they’re good. Two of them together, almost side by side Wingtips nearly touching, across the lake they dive Tranquility is shattered by these angels from the states Creatures flee the noises as their very soul vibrates Wings appearing vaporised squeeze moisture from thin air As they lift their noses skyward, open mouthed I stand and stare Then in the wide blue nothingness, speed just below Mach one With a roar like distant thunder, in seconds they were gone. Sanity returned to earth, as silence comes to rest It finds me mouth still open. And thoroughly impressed. Your guys ain’t too shabby you know.

When Concorde was doing regular flights to the USA, the RAF used to use it for training! They would scramble when it appeared on RADAR after it took off from Heathrow and they had to intercept Concorde before it went supersonic (without going supersonic themselves). I believe if they intercepted it they were allowed to escort it till it went supersonic and they could go supersonic with it before turning back to base!

Some years ago , so the story goes, there was a Pilot from the QRA team who was in hospital with a broken thigh, and all in traction. Suddenly there was an massive noise from his room and he was found laying on the floor with the weights and cables round him. Apparently a bell in the hospital had gone off as he slept, it had the exact pitch and tone as the 'Scramble ' bell. So he scrambled automatically. Thats training !

The pilot featured here is Jon Bond who is currently Red 1 the leader of the Red Arrows 2024

Thanks, ladies, and happy anniversary, I can't believe it's been 44 years since I left the RAF, and I miss the men I worked with, working on the line, getting the aircraft ready for combat was a honour, and when I see old videos of my Harrier jump jet it makes my heart beat faster, the sound of that mashine is something special, there's nothing like it, so ladies here's something to listen to for your wedding anniversary, a beautiful lady from the Philippinens called Morissette Amon POWER live Band session, she sings songs that motivate, here's another, PHOENIX the official Video enjoy your special day. 😊

Happy anniversary ladies. This made me have goosebumps. My dad was ground crew. One of his early postings was Scampton. Sitting watching this, I'm proud to be a RAF brat. Thank you to all that are serving and all our vetrans. Xxxx

Always proud to see videos like this. RAF Veteran myself who served 12 years. Also very Proud for this service to be a family tradition. 5th Generation Military, 3rd Generation RAF. Wife is also ex RAF. and my Uncle was Royal Navy. It Is a privilage to serve and i know my family is not unique, in that its the calling of the family to serve. Would do it all again in a heartbeat

Veteran of the RAF here its were my nickname came from). I really enjoyed this and it brought back some good memories even though I was not aircrew. The term Penguin is given to us by the Royal Navy and the Army - What do penguins do, they flap a lot and don't fly.

I'm an American Airman. I often worked the QRA for the USAF in England.

I once got to see a Spitfire, built post war, taking off and flying pass bys. The sound those planes make live is incredible. Especially the engine startup. Flames coming out of the exhausts.

This is the pride our boys have to defend our Territory. This transcript was recorded during the Falklands War between a RAF pilot and the Argentinian Air Defence. Conversation overheard on VHF Guard 121.5 MHz Argentine Air Defence Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Argentine airspace. Identify yourself.' Aircraft: 'This is a British aircraft. I am in Falklands airspace.' Argentine Air Defence Site: 'You are in Argentine airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!' Aircraft: 'This is a Royal Air Force Tornado fighter. Send them up, I'll wait!' Argentine Air Defence Site: ( .... total silence

Hi N & D. I live just a few miles from Coningsby and have done for all of my 60 years. I hear and see these exceptional planes on a daily basis and never tired of seeing them and respecting them. This video made me tear up. Total respect and gratitude to all those serving and veterans who selflessly keep us safe. Love to each and every one of you. X

My cousin was a pilot in the falklands conflict most of my family have either been in the military or still are so much respect for anyone in the military

I live near RAF Boulmer and have been down in the bunker a few times. Fascinating to watch them. Knew one of the team and saw how stressful it is. Pilots get the glamour and recognition, but the folks doing other jobs are equally important and deserve praise.

Hi The first pilot they talk to called Jon, is now the leader of the Red Arrows!

My Late father was a a Quick reaction pilot during the Cold War years, he flew Gloster Javelins out of RAF Bruggen (87 sqd, now defunct) in Germany in the late 50s and very early 60's, before moving back to the UK and 56sqd and Lightnings then Phantoms. Sadly I never joined the RAF, I went another route and became an architect, but I did learn to fly when I was 25 (Must have been in the blood) and there was nothing better than a few years later taking my Dad on his 70th Birthday for a flight in a Cessna Skyhawk I'd hired for 2 days, over the Welsh mountains, along the Bristol Channel and down to St Marryn airfield in Cornwall where we stayed in Padstow for the night, and ate a lot, and flew back to the local airfield the next day...He always said after that, it was his best few days ever and he had never been so proud of me...That was nice, and most definitely my best days ever.🙂

I don't live that far from RAF Coningsby and every now and again, we will hear that sonic boom as they have been given permission to go supersonic. Then in the evening there may be a news story about the interception. It kind of reminds us that we are still a front line nation in the defense of Europe.

They do an amazing job defending our skies. Even in ‘peace time’ this is still a dangerous job and they have my respect. Sadly we lost a Typhoon pilot in May this year who crashed whilst flying a Spitfire. May Group Captain Robbie Lees rest in peace.

I served 12 yrs in the RAF, from 1983 - 1995. My time included X2 4 month tours to the Falkland Islands. My 1st tour in '84, I was deployed with the Harrier Flight. No matter what rank or trade, we were all trained and versed and skilled to be a part of the QRAC. The same as our Oppo's on Phantoms or Hercs (C140's) or the Helios (Chinooks/Seakings/Wessex) crews. Those of us lucky enough to be deployed to Harriers and Phantoms were given "crash courses" in how to re-arm Fighter Aircraft, in the event of the Armourers being too busy or unable to function, in time of need.

Hi ladies it gives me goosebumps knowing that you get goosebumps as I'm so proud of all of our forces and your's the most powerful in the world, I really enjoyed watching this, thank you.

When you join the Forces , we all sign the '' ultimate cheque '' ! We all hope we never have to pay it ..

Great stuff girls! Really valued your comments. 😊❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸 A Veteran.

My late Dad and Uncle were both in the RAF, I am very proud of them and all our current and veteran service men. For those who scoff, remember you owe the freedoms you enjoy, to these brave people. Thank you girls for this video. I wish you a very Happy Anniversary, here is to many more years together. Love is Love.

Congratulations Natasha & Debbie on your Anniversary! From a guy in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Home of the RAF 🇬🇧

I live around 3 miles from Stansted Airport. Every now and then you get a sonic boom as the Typhoon's return to Coningsby after escorting a plane to Stansted. Love what you do and the honesty you give - keep up the good work

Dear Debbie and Natasha, many congrats for your anniversary 🥳🎉💖💗

Thank you, from the Highlands of Scotland. I served in Counter-Terrorism. I look forward to your videos. My deepest Regards. - John

My brother is a retired Lieutenant Commander from the Royal Navy. If you come to the UK, you need to visit the RAF museums - you'd both love them x

To all those in the comments that have served or are serving right now. From the bottom of my heart thank you for your service. You are all true heroes protecting us and our freedoms. We all owe you a debt we can never repay.

I've had the privilege to hear the beautiful sound from all our ww2 planes, spitfire is an incredible machine and it's sound gave me chills.

My amazing grandson is in the RAF. Im soo proud of him.😊

I think you would love the video... 13 Hours That Saved Britain. The Story of one day in the Battle of Britain when there were no reserves as asked by Sir Winston Churchill. It includes first hand interviews with pilots and civilians who lived through the battle .

Its true to say that most air forces have not seen full scale combat in the skies for many years, thank God. The last time the RAF came up against any comparable force was in the Falklands War, where heavily outnumbered they acquitted themselves outstandingly, winning the sky war and there is no reason that they won't do the same again given the consistent high quality training in the years since. A measure of this training has been exhibited in conflicts since the Falklands War where the RAF have earned a deep respect for their capability.

This makes me so proud to see again. I served for 24 years and 4 days and carried out QRA duties as a mechanical supervisor at this actual facility where I was stationed. Us ground crew covered a week long duty where the Aircrew covered 24 hrs. The biggest privilege ever.

I was a Ministry of Defence civilian photographer and videographer, returning from Newfoundland in an RAF C130 Hercules we were buzzed by an RAF Harrier who cam in on the port side in the same manner the Typhoon in the video did… made my day what a great image

I think this might be my military video you've done yet. God bless HM Armed Forces. I so can't wait to see the Typhoon display at my local airshow in September. This was a great way to start the 12th of July (Battle of the Boyne) day here in NI. Thank you as always ladies for your love and respect towards our military ❤

Hi from Britland again; I KNEW you would enjoy watching this! So glad you did! When I was stationed at RAF Wildenrath W Germany in the 70s and early 80s we used to have visiting USAF F4s doing QRA exercises. Our RAF lads would ground crew for them. The scramble time in the RAF is a maximum of 4 mins, they got it down to 2! Sometimes slightly under believe it or not! My mate used to crew with them but he would never tell me the shortcuts they took to achieve it though... sometimes the rule book is "advisory" 😉 the USAF aircrew used to love working with them... miss those days...

I was on Q in RAF Germany we had F4 Phantom aircraft (American built) carrying “Don’t ask” cold war weapons, we were on standby for a week’s duty at a time, doing nothing, then a mad rush to launch if we got the word, but thankfully we never needed to launch.

You'd be surprised Natasha. Once you are in the air you have no reference point on the ground so it's amazing what maneuvers you can stand without feeling sick.

I have watched that video before, but I still had goosebumps and a few tears. I have the utmost respect for all branches of our military, both current serving personnel and veterans. If the order to shoot down ANY aircraft came after protocols had been followed, then so be it i wouldn't have a problem with it.

Thank you for your support from a uk army vet....you ladies are awesome xx

Hiya Natasha & Debbie, Just yesterday (Friday 19th July) the brave men & women of RAF Lossiemouth answered a QRA. I Stopped my bike & watched in sear awe as two Typhoons roared off into the air & disappeared in mear moments.....amazing!!! I spoke to one of the servicemen at the gate who noticed my "less we forget" & "soldiers off the streets" patches on my cut. I said "someone knocking at the door?" He replied " let them try, cause try is all they can ever do brother". To those whom "answered the calling" & those who still answer "i will stand & stand strong" you all are forever in thy heart & thank you is not enough for what you have & still do....less we forget.

My partner Suz was a LACW at RAF Binbrook (now closed) forty years ago. They had Lightnings on QRA there in those days. She remembers scrambles being part of life, and exercises in full NBC gear, and much else. These days, she's poppy appeal coordinator and Chair of the local Royal British Legion branch. She makes light of it all, of course. I'm not so sure she should.

It's an incredible coincidence that I'm watching this video today! After the Battle of Britain, Churchill made this famous comment: "Never, in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few". Thereafter, the RAF pilots who fended off the Nazi invasion were known as "The Few". And today, 17th July 2024, John Hemingway, the last of The Few, is celebrating his 105th birthday! Congratulations and thank you, Sir.

Greetings from the UK! I live fairly close to RAF Coningsby and visit regularly to see (and hear) those Typhoons! I really enjoyed your reaction video, and thank you for the respect you pay to our wonderful Royal Air Force. Many of us Brits have nothing but respect for the USAF also, to all pilots and ground crew, I echo your sentiment… Thank you for your service. 👍🏻

Happy anniversary to you both hope you have a wonderful day ❤❤

Good morning Ladies. Love your show. Love from Sunderland. England.😍😘😎

My goosebumps got goosebumps! Back in the 1950s Vulcan bombers were on QRA standby in much the same way, though in thouse days they were armed with nuclear devices and the crews had to be prepared to go and bomb a target, uncertain if there would be anything for them to return to. There's a video, "Scramble In 2 Minutes" on YT which shows a Vulcan QRA scramble.

Those pilots are truly dedicated and highly professional. We all know that are deeply humbled to be privileged to serve their country just as their ancestors did in the past.

I live near the former RAF Uxbridge & have been to thus bunker, absolutely fascinating & well worth the visit.

My Father was aircrew throughout the WW2. He was involved in airbase protection at many airbases around the World .

Congratulations on your anniversary, two beautiful souls ❤. Thank you for your reaction video

During my rather long service (1971 - 2015) I served on two units with responsibility for QRA; Binbrook with Lightnings and Lossiemouth with Typhoons - there's no doubt that having that commitment puts an edge on the whole station's outlook.

Congrats ladies on your anniversary. Both my grandfathers were in the RAF in WW2. God bless them all.

Take a look at the video The 13 hours that saved Britain about the battle of Britain day September 15th 1940 I think you'll enjoy it it is a long one though

For my husbands 80th birthday last year, our family bought him a flight in an original Spitfire. Unforgettable day!! You could do the same when you visit us!!

I live in North Yorkshire , 3 years ago at 9 in the evening , the RAF was sent up to intercept a French passenger plane that refused to answer the ground control operators at local airport. TWO typhoons went through the sound barrier ,the NOISE was TREMENDOUS and shook houses for miles around, it was like a bomb had dropped. Turn out the planes radios had broken down 😱😱😱😱. Made you proud to know the RAF don’t mess around.

What a brilliant video! As a Brit, I look forward to our two countries continuining our siblingship. Much respect!

Absolutely loved this reaction, I salute our Men and Women of our RAF and the amazing job they do 24hrs a day 7 days aweek keeping our skys safe here in the UK. Can I please ask you both if you could also take alook at your USAF that's based here in the UK at RAF LAKENHEATH because they also do a fantastic job here also and I think they deserve alook at. Thanks ladies loved this❤ Happy Wedding Anniversary to you both also

My dad was part of the ground crew in the Second World War . Based in Lincolnshire . He was on salvage of aircraft when they crashed .

The RAF, aka the Militant Wing of British Airways.... seriously, great work chaps

12 RAF groundcrew on Tornado GR1 & 4's avionics engineer here. The video brings back a lot of fond memories. Best life I could ever imagine. Never thought as a kid I would end up testing a fast jets flying controls but I did that. Wish I could go back and do it again. I volunteered to do it. At first becuase I needed a job, later because I fell in love with Tornado. I still do. Didn't get any medals, not my thing. But the things i learned and did, the limits I broke through for myself.... nothing beats it. The resposibility I had, if I messed up.....£24million jet plus aircrew just a crater, anything she flew over.. schools, towns.... Gods I miss that life. Nothing like the smell of burnt avtur engine fuel and engine oil, the howl of jet engines making your whole body vibrate (yes this does happen and yes it's awesome). Like I said, fond memories. Oooh I like thinder and lightning, it's amazing. I hope you have a great day ladies. And yeah..... most can't do this. I was a crap soldier but a damned good engineer. Have a great time everyone.

And a very happy anniversary to you both! 😁🎉 all the best

Happy anniversary ladies😊

I feel very lucky, one of my brothers was based at Lossiemouth, my sister lived on Scampton and my other brother was based at Coningsby for years. I feel very lucky to have seen these planes up close first hand.

Congrats on your anniversary from UK!

This is quite an old piece of footage & the pilot Jon first spoken to is currently Red 1 in the Red Arrows ! Not saying their names is a bit OTT because you can see his full name on the Red Arrows website !

Congratulations from Glasgow 🇬🇧 ❤ Grandfather was RAF, never got to meet him xxx

Hi from Scotland. During ww2 bear in mind most of those pilots were 20 years of age some younger. Guy Gibson who led the hugely famous Dambuster raid in Germany was 24 years of age. If it wasn't for those heroes, we'd be speaking German today.

Fantastic video this morning, well worth seeing and I’m going to watch it again later. Love ya both ❤️❤️

Yes those pesky Russians are still at it, regularly. I was on a flt from London to Glasgow, when one of these beauties came up along side, we had lost coms. He sat alongside for awhile, I could see his face that close. Scary, but so proud of our forces.

"Fl Lt Jon" is "Bondy" and he's now "Red 1" the team leader of the RAF Red Arrows!

I live near The Wash on the Norfolk/Lincolnshire borders and the fighters are often up over here "playing tag" training exercises and making runs on a target further along the coast. Gets a bit loud sometimes. At night you can see the afterburners glowing in the sky as they go over. I also got to see the rehearsal for the King's Birthday fly past one afternoon while walking my dogs. My own private air show while out in the fields. Great stuff.

Unfortunately one of these pilot's from coningsby died just recently at a nearby air show.!! He was in a spitfire and cashed in a field, but his last act of bravery was to steer the plane away from an old ladies bungalow which he did only just, crashing just yards away from her home.!!! The RAF boys and girls really rock.!!!!