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Passing between the Shetlands and the Faroe Islands a soviet
Tupolev Tu-142 long-range surveillance aircraft is intercepted
by two FG1 Phantoms out of Leuchars, Scotland. The Phantoms escort
the Bear away from the UK air defence regions, which cover around
4 million square miles. All incoming aircraft that have not filed
a flight plan must be investigated. QRA (Quick Reaction Alert)
aircrew are ready day or night, in all weather conditions, and
always find their target. This scene would have been a regular
sight for QRA Phantom aircrew investigating Soviet aircraft.
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