An RAF Typhoon (bottom) intercepts two Russian MiG 31 Foxhound Fighters, as senior RAF sources warn that the number of Russian incursions has reached a peak not seen 'in living memory'
Daily Mail: Pictured: The dramatic moment RAF Typhoons intercepted Russian MiG fighters, spy planes and bombers heading towards Nato exercise in biggest act of provocation since the Cold War
* Typhoon fighters scrambled four times in 36 hours to intercept Russians
* Vladimir Putin deployed MiG 31 Foxhound Fighters, bombers and spy craft
* It is thought to be the first time state-of-the-art Foxhounds have been used
* Defence Secretary Michael Fallon warned Putin that 'this is not a game'
A Typhoon pilot said it was the first time he had seen Russia deploy the Foxhound Fighter – one of the most formidable craft in its class, capable of firing long-range missiles up to 100 miles.
The Russian planes streaked along the fringes of Baltic airspace in an intense 36-hour period, prompting the deployment of state-of-the-art Typhoons from Amari airbase, Estonia.
Update #1: RAF Scrambled As Russians Stray Near NATO Drill -- SKY News
Update #2: RAF typhoons scrambled thrice in 24 hours after Russian jets stray near NATO exercises -- IBTimes
WNU Editor: I remarked in a post a few months ago that one or two NATO planes intercepting a Russian plane was nothing when compared to the Cold War when numerous planes were being scrambled on both sides when planes neared each others borders. Well .... these interceptions are not only growing, but the number of planes involved are growing too. My prediction .... if this continues .... it will only be a matter of time before we are seeing those Cold War numbers of planes in the air.
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