MoD Apologises For Sonic Boom From RAF Jets
The Ministry of Defence has apologised after Typhoon fighter jets caused a sonic boom over Norfolk.
The jets, based at RAF Coningsby, caused people's windows and doors to shake as they conducted "high-energy manoeuvring" in the area.
An RAF spokesperson said:
"RAF aircrew are subject to stringent control over the use of supersonic speed over land, however, a review of flight data has confirmed RAF Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby were conducting high-energy manoeuvring over Norfolk at the time of the reports."
"We offer our sincere apologies for any disturbance caused to the public and will re-emphasise airspeed restrictions in flight briefings."
Sonic booms from Typhoon jets have caused the MoD headaches before.
Last year a string of compensation claims was made after sonic booms damaged homes and property across Yorkshire.
People across large parts of the county heard what sounded like two loud explosions after the aircraft were launched from RAF Coningsby to intercept an Air France passenger plane which was not responding due to a radio communication problem.
Windows, roofs, ceilings and a fish tank were reportedly damaged.
The MoD has paid out over £3,500 in claims for sonic boom damage since 2013.
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