So, here we go again, assuming the quote reflects an official press release?
Quote: "The Tornados , which come under the command of 903 Expeditionary Air Wing at RAF Akrotiri, were escorted by four No 6 Squadron Typhoon FGR4s that conducted force combat air patrol (FORCAP) missions. Each Typhoon was armed with two AIM-132 Advanced Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAMs) and two AIM-120C-5 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs). The Typhoons secured the airspace over the eastern Mediterranean Sea before, during and after the Tornados launched their Storm Shadows".
Apparently then, the Typhoons "escorted" the Tornadoes, providing FORCAP. It also seems they "secured" the Eastern Med airspace. Very interesting. Does this mean that the 4 Typhoon were considered capable of "securing" the airspace in the face of the Russian assets in theatre or, just against the Syrian AD?
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