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How Does An Air Interception Work?
How does an interception work? And what does it take to get these impressive aircraft into the skies?
Fighter jets from NATO’s air policing mission scramble to intercept aircraft on an almost daily basis.
Speed, efficiency and effective communication channels are all required.
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Air Commodore Dean Andrew explains the 5 stages involved.
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