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Why Typhoons are perfect for Nato's air policing mission in Estonia
The Typhoon is the RAF's Quick Reaction Alert aircraft – tasked with responding to any potential threats at a moment’s notice.
But why are the Mach 1.8 fighter jets so suited to the task?
In the video above, we spoke to a pilot during the RAF’s recent deployment to Estonia - where Typhoons intercepted 50 Russian aircraft as they protected Nato airspace in the region – to find out more.
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