An RAF fighter jet tasked with defending the Olympics against terror attacks was scrambled on Friday after an aircraft lost contact with aviation authorities, the Ministry of Defence said.
The Typhoon was sent to intercept the aircraft after air traffic controllers lost contact shortly before 4.45pm.
But the jet was able to return to its base at RAF Northolt, west London, shortly after taking off when communication was re-established with the pilot.
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RAF scramble jet for Games security . It seems that the Aussies are able to report this, whereas our journos are content just to slaver over the Sports Day results.....
