The RAF took over the air policing mission on Op Biloxi from the German air force, which also operates the Eurofighter Typhoon
The RAF took over the air policing mission on Op Biloxi from the German air force, which also operates the Eurofighter Typhoon
The deployment of RAF personnel and aircraft to Romania on Operation Biloxi demonstrates the RAF’s ability to project air power rapidly in support of Nato operations
The deployment of RAF personnel and aircraft to Romania on Operation Biloxi demonstrates the RAF’s ability to project air power rapidly in support of Nato operations
Munitions are unloaded at the Romanian air base so the RAF jets can fulfil their Nato air policing role to the fullest extent if required
Munitions are unloaded at the Romanian air base so the RAF jets can fulfil their Nato air policing role to the fullest extent if required
Armed up, the jets offer a powerful air defence capability in support of the enhanced air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank
Armed up, the jets offer a powerful air defence capability in support of the enhanced air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank
A Typhoon from 3 (F) Squadron carries out a tango scramble as a two-seat F-16 follows on - the aim of this type of scramble is the rapid interception of a potential threat
A Typhoon from 3 (F) Squadron carries out a tango scramble as a two-seat F-16 follows on - the aim of this type of scramble is the rapid interception of a potential threat
A Typhoon FGR.4 performs a fly-over of the Romanian air base prior to landing after a sortie
A Typhoon FGR.4 performs a fly-over of the Romanian air base prior to landing after a sortie
An aircraft technician from 3 (Fighter) Squadron checks the brake temperature on a Typhoon FGR.4 after landing at Borcea 86th Air Base
An aircraft technician from 3 (Fighter) Squadron checks the brake temperature on a Typhoon FGR.4 after landing at Borcea 86th Air Base
The Typhoons, their aircrews, ground crews and supporting personnel will be patrolling the skies over Nato's eastern flank for the next four months
The Typhoons, their aircrews, ground crews and supporting personnel will be patrolling the skies over Nato's eastern flank for the next four months
The RAF took over the air policing mission on Op Biloxi from the German air force, which also operates the Eurofighter Typhoon
The deployment of RAF personnel and aircraft to Romania on Operation Biloxi demonstrates the RAF’s ability to project air power rapidly in support of Nato operations
Munitions are unloaded at the Romanian air base so the RAF jets can fulfil their Nato air policing role to the fullest extent if required
Armed up, the jets offer a powerful air defence capability in support of the enhanced air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank
A Typhoon from 3 (F) Squadron carries out a tango scramble as a two-seat F-16 follows on - the aim of this type of scramble is the rapid interception of a potential threat
A Typhoon FGR.4 performs a fly-over of the Romanian air base prior to landing after a sortie
An aircraft technician from 3 (Fighter) Squadron checks the brake temperature on a Typhoon FGR.4 after landing at Borcea 86th Air Base
The Typhoons, their aircrews, ground crews and supporting personnel will be patrolling the skies over Nato's eastern flank for the next four months
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No Biloxi blues for RAF as Typhoons take on tango scramble during air policing role

Mike Morton
The RAF took over the air policing mission on Op Biloxi from the German air force, which also operates the Eurofighter Typhoon
The RAF took over the air policing mission on Op Biloxi from the German air force, which also operates the Eurofighter Typhoon
The deployment of RAF personnel and aircraft to Romania on Operation Biloxi demonstrates the RAF’s ability to project air power rapidly in support of Nato operations
The deployment of RAF personnel and aircraft to Romania on Operation Biloxi demonstrates the RAF’s ability to project air power rapidly in support of Nato operations
Munitions are unloaded at the Romanian air base so the RAF jets can fulfil their Nato air policing role to the fullest extent if required
Munitions are unloaded at the Romanian air base so the RAF jets can fulfil their Nato air policing role to the fullest extent if required
Armed up, the jets offer a powerful air defence capability in support of the enhanced air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank
Armed up, the jets offer a powerful air defence capability in support of the enhanced air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank
A Typhoon from 3 (F) Squadron carries out a tango scramble as a two-seat F-16 follows on - the aim of this type of scramble is the rapid interception of a potential threat
A Typhoon from 3 (F) Squadron carries out a tango scramble as a two-seat F-16 follows on - the aim of this type of scramble is the rapid interception of a potential threat
A Typhoon FGR.4 performs a fly-over of the Romanian air base prior to landing after a sortie
A Typhoon FGR.4 performs a fly-over of the Romanian air base prior to landing after a sortie
An aircraft technician from 3 (Fighter) Squadron checks the brake temperature on a Typhoon FGR.4 after landing at Borcea 86th Air Base
An aircraft technician from 3 (Fighter) Squadron checks the brake temperature on a Typhoon FGR.4 after landing at Borcea 86th Air Base
The Typhoons, their aircrews, ground crews and supporting personnel will be patrolling the skies over Nato's eastern flank for the next four months
The Typhoons, their aircrews, ground crews and supporting personnel will be patrolling the skies over Nato's eastern flank for the next four months
The RAF took over the air policing mission on Op Biloxi from the German air force, which also operates the Eurofighter Typhoon
The deployment of RAF personnel and aircraft to Romania on Operation Biloxi demonstrates the RAF’s ability to project air power rapidly in support of Nato operations
Munitions are unloaded at the Romanian air base so the RAF jets can fulfil their Nato air policing role to the fullest extent if required
Armed up, the jets offer a powerful air defence capability in support of the enhanced air policing mission on the alliance's eastern flank
A Typhoon from 3 (F) Squadron carries out a tango scramble as a two-seat F-16 follows on - the aim of this type of scramble is the rapid interception of a potential threat
A Typhoon FGR.4 performs a fly-over of the Romanian air base prior to landing after a sortie
An aircraft technician from 3 (Fighter) Squadron checks the brake temperature on a Typhoon FGR.4 after landing at Borcea 86th Air Base
The Typhoons, their aircrews, ground crews and supporting personnel will be patrolling the skies over Nato's eastern flank for the next four months

RAF Typhoons have been operating out of Romania as they became the latest jets to take on a Nato air policing role in the southeastern European nation.

The jets from 3 (F) Squadron, based at RAF Coningsby, were deployed to Borcea 86th Air Base on Operation Biloxi, taking over from the German air force.

The base in the southeast of the country is currently the home of the 53rd Fighter Squadron, which operates F-16 Fighting Falcons.

The Detachment Commander, named only as Wing Commander Daryl, said: "Deploying a fighter detachment from the UK to Romania is a significant undertaking, but our people have shown exceptional professionalism throughout.

"From engineering to logistics and aircrew, every member of the team has played a vital role in ensuring we arrived ready to deliver Nato air policing from day one.

"It's a clear demonstration of the RAF's ability to project air power whenever it's required."

All images courtesy of the Ministry of Defence

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