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From what I read earlier, the handoff from Belgium (Eurocontrol) disappeared into the ether as they crossed the North Sea.
The plane was apparently a private aircraft from Nuremberg, Germany, according to flight trackers. The RAF has since released a statement, saying: “QRA Typhoon aircraft were launched this afternoon from RAF Coningsby to intercept a civilian aircraft that had lost communications; subsequently, communications were re-established, the aircraft was intercepted and safely escorted to Stansted Airport. |
Null Orifice, I think you'll find the type was a Garbled ExpressJet and they have an inclusive extraview with David Learjet of Fright International...
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Originally Posted by ORAC
(Post 10966578)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...d-barrier.html
Bombardier Global Express D-AFAL https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....2a23c3e3e.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....af2b0d860c.jpg |
This is the bizjet scheme I like, how cool is that!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6e4cc3bec1.jpg |
Originally Posted by LeftBlank
(Post 10966848)
The aircraft would have been on an IFR Flight Plan and would have been talking to ATC. From the info released so far it looks like an equipment problem (or finger trouble) leading to a prolonged loss of communication. If ATC can’t get hold of the crew using all means then an intercept in these circumstances is standard procedure.
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FAI Completes Stand-Out Project Pearl Global Express Refurbishment
Hirer to interceptors: "Do you know who I am?" |
I hope the hirer that flew out of the UK on the aircraft was actually allowed to do so by the current coronavirus travel restrictions. If whom were, then that is fine. If not they should pay for the QRA shout. If they can afford to rent a Global Express, they can afford to.
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Originally Posted by NutLoose
(Post 10966968)
This is the bizjet scheme I like, how cool is that!
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Originally Posted by Non Linear Gear
(Post 10966727)
Hope the passengers, if no essential travel pay for it. They paid the bucks and likely told the pilots so. If not essential, they should get a flea in the ear too.
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Previous Owner
Nothing that would make a sonic boom, but his hangar contains many nice things!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/vzlet/...n/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/vzlet/...n/photostream/ |
SLF posting, if I may.
I thought standard procedure was to send two Typhoons up - but only one this time? Any idea why? |
There were 2 typhoons.
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Originally Posted by tmmorris
(Post 10967563)
I'm sure visiting your tax lawyer in Barbados is essential work...
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Originally Posted by Nimmer
(Post 10968454)
There were 2 typhoons.
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Originally Posted by toratoratora
(Post 10968457)
Only saw the one contrail (live near to M11)-unless they were in close?
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Same here - one boom, one contrail, and only one aircraft on the screenshots of the tracking site... |
Originally Posted by Herod
(Post 10968623)
That proves the stealth version works
I'm not so sure now - the official RAF response referred to aircraft (plural). |
Originally Posted by 25F
(Post 10968466)
Same here - one boom, one contrail, and only one aircraft on the screenshots of the tracking site...
One half of the team (policeman/nightclub-doorman/patrol) makes itself known to the target, attempts to determine their intentions, and seeks to influence their behavior. Because of their observability and proximity, however, they are not necessarily best placed to respond to aggressive or non compliant actions by the perpetrator. The other half of the team (policeman/ambush party/interceptor) stands back, normally carries a big stick, and prepares to intervene if required. If you've noticed him, he's lost part of his advantage. Rather than ask why you couldn't see the second Typhoon, perhaps we should be considering why we could see the first? Why would a military aircraft on a live operation employ the tactic of making itself visible on a tracking website and (presumably) on TCAS? |
Originally Posted by DuncanDoenitz
(Post 10968956)
Rather than ask why you couldn't see the second Typhoon, perhaps we should be considering why we could see the first?
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Of course physics. Lots-of-noise physics, contrail physics, FR24 physics and Twitter physics.
All avoided by his buddy (not, I hasten to add, his wingman), who is quietly positioning himself in the target's 6. |
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