Sonic boom heard after RAF scrambled to incident
Summary
A loud sound known as a sonic boom was heard in parts of East and South East England when RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to assist a civilian plane that lost contact with air traffic control. The plane, originating from Nice, re-established communications and landed safely at Stansted Airport. The Typhoon jets were then returned to their base after the situation was resolved.Key Facts
- A sonic boom was reported in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Kent, and parts of London.
- The RAF deployed Quick Reaction Alert Typhoons from RAF Coningsby.
- The Typhoon jets escorted a civilian plane that lost radio contact with air traffic control.
- Communication with the aircraft was restored, and it landed safely at Stansted Airport.
- A sonic boom happens when an aircraft exceeds the speed of sound, causing a loud noise.
- The sound of the sonic boom was widely noted and recorded across social media.
- Essex Police reported no concerns after the plane landed safely.
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