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Old 16th Jan 2021, 14:58
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Thought only one of the pair authorised super sonic ?
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Old 16th Jan 2021, 15:57
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Originally Posted by 25F
SLF posting, if I may.

I thought standard procedure was to send two Typhoons up - but only one this time? Any idea why?
2 Typhoons monitored by aircraft enthusiasts.

ZK357 was the Typhoon that went supersonic. ZK325 was the other Typhoon scrambled.

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Old 16th Jan 2021, 22:56
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Originally Posted by TEEEJ
2 Typhoons monitored by aircraft enthusiasts.

ZK357 was the Typhoon that went supersonic. ZK325 was the other Typhoon scrambled.
Thanks all. I shall now return to my seat down the back, request another beverage from the cabin crew, and keep quiet.
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Old 17th Jan 2021, 12:10
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I saw 2 as I was sat on the radar screen watching the situation. To quote the infamous Max Boyce “ I was there!!!”
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Old 15th Feb 2022, 14:18
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Originally Posted by peterperfect
Looks like a Samoan tattoo artist's impression of the wartime Dazzle camouflage used on ships.
Hey it must work because no torpedos hit the plane.
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