General · 24 July 2026

RAF Typhoons launched to intercept Qatar Airways flight

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RAF Typhoons were scrambled from Lincolnshire on Thursday after a Qatar Airways flight travelling to Manchester Airport caused concern. The Ministry of Defence announced that the jets launched from RAF Coningsby as part of a Quick Reaction Alert. The incident was resolved, and the passenger plane landed safely at 7:45 PM BST.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 July 2026 at 23:34

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