Russian jet filmed flying within metres of RAF spy plane (opens in new tab)

The Ministry of Defence has released footage which it says shows Russian jets flying dangerously close to an RAF spy plane last month. A Russian Su-35 jet flew sufficiently close to the Rivet Joint aircraft to trigger its emergency systems. In another incident, an Su-27 conducted six passes in front of the same aircraft, flying close to its nose and risking a collisionRussian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near collision after flying close to RAF spy plane Continue reading...