How RAF Jets Would Shoot Down Hostile Aircraft
Sky News gains unprecedented access to the RAF pilots responsible for protecting Britain's skies from terrorist threats.
Ready to respond at a moment's notice, the Quick Reaction Alert crews based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, fly Eurofighter Typhoon jets.
They are armed with short and medium range missiles, and are ready to shoot down hostile aircraft as soon as they receive the command.
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The bit where they are scrambling sent a shiver up my spine.
@credence7777777
7 жыл бұрын
and me. probably the most exciting thing i've heard a brit say
@pitbikeguyuk4001
7 жыл бұрын
They did exactly this when the Russian bomber came close to our airspace last year. That plane went home soon after..
@maverick4220
7 жыл бұрын
PitBikeGuy UK They sure did buddy
@janus2059
7 жыл бұрын
PitBikeGuy UK The Russians come here close to the US all the time. We send F-15s and F-22s up to intercept.
@maverick4220
7 жыл бұрын
Daniel Antone Well we send typhoons up rather then F -15s and F-22 raptors
I can't help but get so excited and happy when I hear that scramble alarm
@kav2000
7 жыл бұрын
GTFO , TIME TO GO!
@diamondhawk7427
7 жыл бұрын
Royal Bridgeman GET TO YOUR FIGHTERS!!!
@ryand7151
7 жыл бұрын
Funny because when I heard that alarm at 6am, I felt none of those things.
@leevids3336
6 жыл бұрын
Shrek the all star Who else thinking of scrambled eggs
@nochill9475
6 жыл бұрын
I can't wait until I discover impenetrable metal, invent indestructible force fields and can travel at mach 10 easy! I'll just laugh at these fools!
2:05 - that is literally the coolest thing I’ve ever heard someone say.
@mohammadhuzaifah63
3 жыл бұрын
I remember when I had to say that
@planemod8399
2 жыл бұрын
How
@coolyajets8638
2 жыл бұрын
He banked left twice to show his weapons
I love how he manages get in a “good morning sir” before telling them about the unknown contact! So very British
Imagine taking a dump and then the alarm goes off
@Chopper894
4 жыл бұрын
Having to cut the turtles head off and having a grimy eye.
@themooncakehunter4544
4 жыл бұрын
Imagine having a turd so big it sets the alarm off
@mEmEzMaN...
4 жыл бұрын
Anonymous it won’t be every man for them selves only a few pilots would head out to intercept
@jamiewalker8131
3 жыл бұрын
@@mEmEzMaN... ye b8t what if your one of the pilots that is meant to go when the alarm goes off
@agridylan215r
3 жыл бұрын
Another pilot would be sent outb
"Oi bruv do ye have a permit to exist?"
@oidihkead5969
6 жыл бұрын
The Missing c h r o m o s o m e haha
@yourbigfan1777
3 жыл бұрын
Make sure that chromosome is not damaged or missing
@RobertPayne556
3 жыл бұрын
"Can I land the ting, Bossman?"
@RhuBin02
3 жыл бұрын
Alrighty m8 initiate the code: Brexit
I know its off topic, but Eurofighter Typhoons are amazing. Elegant, and a tad understated but very very capable.
@banzaiboy1597
7 жыл бұрын
CyclingSJH Love me some canards.
@almondgates5084
6 жыл бұрын
The Eurofighter Typhoon is the best plane in the world, and is understated by the US because they want their latest plane to be the best.
@cravendale9021
6 жыл бұрын
DerAnus fat king
@Commander167
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Prefer it to F35
@mrfrisky2997
5 жыл бұрын
@@Commander167 Luckily for the UK we have the Typhoon and the F35 - both jointly built by the UK as well.
I sleep peacefully at night knowing brave me and woman like those RAF QRA pilots keep us safe.
@jimmy2k4o
4 жыл бұрын
The Father if only I could thumb this comment up twice. Sleep well fellow Brit
@Turbomgzt
4 жыл бұрын
I live in Yorkshire and heard the QRA team break the sound Barr twice. Makes me smile knowing they are defending us....
@felixal3332
3 жыл бұрын
@@Turbomgzt from whom?
@MangoLemonaideFresh
2 жыл бұрын
@@felixal3332 everyone and anyone Who may Pose a possible threat to the country.
@vladbishbosch
2 жыл бұрын
Laughable
During the scramble I was half expecting to hear "Thunderbirds are go!"
@LunarLithos
6 жыл бұрын
hahahhaha
@almondgates5084
6 жыл бұрын
They at least would do a better job, and have done so in the past
@RobertPayne556
3 жыл бұрын
That was F A B 👍🏻
"by her majesty government...." how cool it is to be able to say that LOL coming from a guy living in non monarchy country
@bannon1000
8 жыл бұрын
+bwer123gt Yes we are proud of Her Majesty and yes it is all in Her Majestys name......
@oldgregg6915
8 жыл бұрын
+Fabio Sansone the Lannisters send their regards
@nicolasrivero3027
7 жыл бұрын
Same here dude, same here... why the fuc* we all separated from Spain..? *Cries in silence*
@craigrobson7352
7 жыл бұрын
UK is a non monarchy too - it's a democracy...
@harrier331
7 жыл бұрын
.... Consitiutional Monarchy... we still have a Monarchy.
Coming from a family with a lot of military history in it, I have the utmost respect for Her Majesty’s Air Force. One of the world’s finest aerial combat forces. Serving their Queen, defending their country. A rich and proud lineage. God bless the RAF.
@rishithaurora
2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, serving an old hag whose family has a history of cruelty over its occupied colonies
@malikbogosi6555
2 жыл бұрын
A rich and proud lineage?
@morbius109
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. A lineage of service, bravery, and dedication. World War 2 alone speaks to the incomparable reputation of the RAF.
@passenger3
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately they have let our air defence, capability and pilots go down the drain. Our whole air defence is in a terrible state.
@Dragon-Slay3r
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Anything for the Queen!
I think Typhoon is really pretty looking aircraft indeed.
@homeguard8481
7 жыл бұрын
bambang303378 So good looking the Chinese copied it.
@deusvult1202
7 жыл бұрын
Home Guard isn't this what they do for a living ?
@HeavyHanded
5 жыл бұрын
F-16? LOL Ancient aircraft
@jbx-
5 жыл бұрын
HeavyHanded the same f16 India just shot down with a 50 year old mig 😂🙈
@D_S23
5 жыл бұрын
@samyajyoti de not true atall depends on the piloting skills.
Its like a modern version of someone trying to enter a castle in medieval times. 'By her majesty's government'... lol
@kapitanblue5066
7 жыл бұрын
jowge the Crown must always win
@samuelakehurst8987
6 жыл бұрын
ElectricJohnny they had a go but yeah
@user-lz6hf4ys9m
6 жыл бұрын
ElectricJohnny and the last successful invasion was in 1066 if I remember correctly
@hansgruber788
5 жыл бұрын
Lol we haven't been invaded since 1066 discounting William of Orange of course in 1688 because we asked him to invade us so I don't think that counts.
@GemsOfIndianRight
4 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHA...UK should be more scared of Jihadi's living in London and in their parliament. }!!
her majesty s government . you'd best listen.
This looks fun i might just fly towards the UK in an unidentified aircraft just for the bants and then reply at the last moment
@jacks4551
7 жыл бұрын
Trevor Altonson haha
@ben6532
7 жыл бұрын
Trevor Altonson that's what sqwauk codes are for
@shabnamrafique3638
7 жыл бұрын
Jonny Jewell by that time it would be too late you'd be blown to smithereens.
@kennethsim4817
6 жыл бұрын
Your asking for trouble
@alanlowry2794
6 жыл бұрын
Jonny Jewell see what happens
How many typhoons the RAF has, if anyones interested. Active: 3: (FGR4) 15 11: (FGR4) 12 6: (FGR4) 13 1: (FGR4) 11 2: (FGR4) 13 Total: 64 Training: 29 (R): 20 (10 FGR4, 10 T3) 41 (R): 5 (FGR4) Falklands: 1435 flight: 4 (FGR4) Sustainment fleet: FGR4: 29 T3: 5 BAE walton: FGR4: 3 T3: 1 Total: FGR4: 105 T3: 16
@avelinglovers2216
7 жыл бұрын
133 in active service, 160 to be delivered
@Sturmbannfuhrer2
7 жыл бұрын
that's a pathetic air force
@Alucard-gt1zf
7 жыл бұрын
dumbconscript in numbers yes but in training and types of plane they use they are one of the best
@Sturmbannfuhrer2
7 жыл бұрын
Aaronaaron2 lol types of planes
@mike_97x32
7 жыл бұрын
dumbconscript we still have around 108 tornados and 4 F-35 :) so no
The best airforce on this planet
@oidihkead5969
6 жыл бұрын
Scotty Bee No it's a fact tbf
@dusankosik4363
4 жыл бұрын
*Laughs in hebrew*
@somegooberontheinternet2296
4 жыл бұрын
*Laughs in A-10*
@devanshudwivedi5875
4 жыл бұрын
@@somegooberontheinternet2296 *Laughs in A-10, F-22, F-16 Block 50, C-5 galaxy, B-1B lancer, B-2, F-35, AC-130 and C-17*
@wrightypegz8997
4 жыл бұрын
Devanshu Dwivedi He said best not biggest.
Awesome action by the RAF ALL SYSTEMS GO !!!
@shabnamrafique3638
7 жыл бұрын
ross nolan Yeah all systems are go and let's think later.
@samkelly6754
6 жыл бұрын
Just wait to see if the plane is Hijacked or an enemy instead then?
@oldgitsknowstuff
6 жыл бұрын
No, 'All systems go is Thunderbirds. 'Action stations....'Scramble! is Royal Air Force 'lingo.
@CymruEmergencyResponder
6 жыл бұрын
John Sadler Action Stations is Royal Navy.
Those Typhoons are awesome; they literally inspire awe in me. World-class performance in a bold, sleek (sexy?) design. This generation's Spitfire 👋
I am a Indian citizen on paper I lived in the uk since I was 6 now i am 15 i haven't yet received a citizenship because my mom was on a study visa for a PhD that will last 10 years she recently transferred to a employment visa a d we will get citizenship in 5 years I want to make my country and the RAF proud !
@talktothesand88
Жыл бұрын
❤️
The typhoon popped its flares as a show of force another, way they can show force is to waddle its wings and turn in the direction they want it to fly in and also show its air to air missiles
As a typhoon pilot myself who has been on QRA duty before I believe it is good that Sky news have shown how we protect our skies
@sailoroftheinternet3290
3 жыл бұрын
Just applied last week, one day I hope to fly a typhoon too
@batfish8867
3 жыл бұрын
@@sailoroftheinternet3290 How did it go?
@sailoroftheinternet3290
3 жыл бұрын
@@batfish8867 Covid happened, also talked to a guy in the RAF who highly recommended getting a uni degree before joining. So in September, I'm going to uni to study maths :)
@jnewbon00
2 жыл бұрын
Was that warning transmission sent on 121.5 MHz ?
@captgaming2134
Жыл бұрын
@@jnewbon00 yes it was.
These guys are absolute heroes, the best of the best. Every time these amazing fighter planes and their brave pilots go up, they put their lives on the line for our safety. Most of the time it is all in a day's work for them, intercepting a passenger plane or other commercial aircraft where the pilot has forgotten to change bands and contact air traffic control, in this case the fighter will make contact and instruct the pilot that he needs to phone home, once contact is established, he flies off letting the jet go on it's way. They never know what they're going up to though, or if they're going to come back to the ground safely.
@heatherclark1796
Жыл бұрын
Who causes the fights? We shouldnt need to resort to fighting.
Imagine being on an airliner and looking out the window and seeing 2 F-16's (I live in the US)
I used to work at the larger version of the CRC (Control and Reporting Centre) shown in the video. Jets got scrambled a lot more often than you'd imagine; if it wasn't for the Russian long-range bombers probing our airspace it was in the early hours for commercial pilots falling asleep as they crossed from the continent into our airspace.
I can imagine them scrambling to their jets and it cuts to them having a tea party for a second and then back to scrambling for their jets.
Battle of Britain 2.0
That’s literally what a fire alarm feels like at school lol
Health and safety would be having a field day watching this video. The pilots are not wearing hi-vis vests when on airside... Joking of course! ;)
@homeguard8481
7 жыл бұрын
minitrundle I dispise those heath and safety gits.
@jammo6645
5 жыл бұрын
I know this is a joke, but there's a hi-vis vest at 1:50 on the desk
"For God, The Queen and Saint George! Fox two! Fox two!"
Mr Bond now flys with the red arrows.... I knew I recognised him from some were.
All the respect and honour the the people that protect our country ✊️❤️
How does this have any dislikes?
@homeguard8481
7 жыл бұрын
Alex Singh *cough labour supporters.
@Tom-vy2pb
7 жыл бұрын
Home Guard why would labour supported dislike this?
@Evan-ef7tk
7 жыл бұрын
I support labour and this is amazing...
@owenp8202
7 жыл бұрын
Same.
@elfinplatypus1341
7 жыл бұрын
Probably the Russian Air Force.
So proud of these guys. Gives me shivers.
Speed and efficiency!Bravo Royal Air Force 🇬🇧👑 Great respect from 🇵🇱 🇵🇱🤝🇬🇧 🕊️ BOWS !
@ThatWuzSetup
Жыл бұрын
Always liked the Poles I have met in the UK. They are nice people and hard workers in my opinion. 🇬🇧 🤝 🇵🇱
The sound of the typhoons engine, oh yah!
So is any plane that heads towards the UK, that doesnt respond, met by an RAF fighter jet and shot down?
@Jerecus
7 жыл бұрын
wolfmanwill yes
@oliverempleo5065
7 жыл бұрын
devils1trusaxon yes! i'm one of those planes that were shot down by raf.
@msjxhjsjwjsxbjsns6726
7 жыл бұрын
oliver empleo JUST SHUT UP U WERENT
@lewisnorth1188
7 жыл бұрын
victious haha he deleted the comment
@KiwiKugai
7 жыл бұрын
A clear set of actions has to occur before a shootdown is authorised Attempts must be made to contact the aircraft, if it fails to resound and continues on, Fighters are scrambled to intercept and, if possible to ascertain what is going on withthe aircraft. If the aircraft continues to fail to respond and/or ignores clear warnings from the the intercepting aircraft and/or ground control, then the intercepting fighters would be given the order and clearance to shoot the aircraft down.
Would have been a lot more exiting if we got a timer counting from the moment the alarm rang
Why did the jet pop its flares?
@equals3forum
7 жыл бұрын
its a warning to the aircraft and a way to get its attention
@yousefal-nassar7279
7 жыл бұрын
the intercepting aircraft attempts to interrogate first, then starts to hover towards the direction the unidentified aircraft should head to, then the intercepting aircraft starts popping out flare to warn the other aircraft, and I think if there is np further response, it is shot down. I hope that's in the right order
@DRJaimeJNC
7 жыл бұрын
Its simply a display of power.
@cholomackdaddy
7 жыл бұрын
Cus its cool.. lol
@ElliottDaSlayerTV34
7 жыл бұрын
Braulio Santiago They're warnings, the do it so intimidate the enemy.
For such a small country we are nails
I want to join the RAF when I grow up
@abstract734
7 жыл бұрын
what?
@RYANAIRSUPPORTER
7 жыл бұрын
Nana Boahene co e to cadets bro!
@RYANAIRSUPPORTER
7 жыл бұрын
The Paranoid Blues Man It's incredible. I go to RAF Cadets and I love it.
@bluesrocker91
7 жыл бұрын
OJ WEEKENDVLOGS Good stuff man...
@Nana-im8ks
7 жыл бұрын
What vlog
If I ever hear that alarm anywhere else ngl I might end up running out of the door
Love watching scramble and intercept videos very very cool
I got goosebumps on the scramble alarm
that is the sprint of men who know they have a mission, and know what it is
8 seconds in and I'm amazed and have goosebumps
Absolutely awesome. Being an raf fighter pilot is the only job I ever wanted to do.
Simply the best!
I wish my dad flew a fighter jet but he flies a Hercules
@KumaBean
3 жыл бұрын
That's still very very cool, my dad's a hippy with a purple beard who spends his days wondering around the woods, lol
Miniminter's look alike at 1:51
@ManchesterAirportSpotter
4 жыл бұрын
He is part of the red arrows
Great video.☺️
So thankful these skillful men/women are here to defend us.
for some reason i will always imagine im one of the pilot scrambling.. Its just soo cool
I had goose bumps just watching it....
Keep up great work sir.
Ooooh, a typhoon! My fav raf jet
Scary stuff, glad the Royal Air Force are there as they have been for the lat 100 years. thanks Boys and Girls!
Hell hath no fury like the Queen scorned
The enemy: 🐧📝📝 *NOTED*
Top blokes. Huge respect 🇬🇧
I got goosebumps. I'd give anything for a job like that.
Terror of the sky ⚡️🇬🇧
They could save a few seconds if they worked fire station style. Is there a reason for the distance between their quarters and their aircraft?
@stoke9585
6 жыл бұрын
Regulations of safety. Their bunks are connected to the other staff areas and bunkers, so if an explosion or fire started in the hanger, the blast radius is far away from the building. If it was able to get to the building, that's millions of pounds and also lots of people lost
@retroglide042
5 жыл бұрын
Stoke ROBLOX Unfortunately incorrect.
@brazeiar9672
4 жыл бұрын
They can wait in the hangar if they need to, but scrambles are relatively infrequent so its pointless. In the cold war jets did used to sit with crews in cockpits ready to go.
@TheMan-ql8rp
2 жыл бұрын
@@stoke9585 You'd think they'd have ground vehicles to get from the Headquarters to the Hangers... Even something as simple as a golf cart would save a lot of time.
Awesome.
Oh boy typhoons my god so scary lol
So badass
2:05
I'm from a family in the uk that has served many generations in the military. Ww1, ww2, gulf War, Afghanistan and more. Army, marines, raf, Queen guards and more, my family serve in all ranks of military. The info the uk are recieving is frightening,were already fighting yet people don't realise.
Why does the pilot look like Simon from sidemen ?
@batfish8867
3 жыл бұрын
I know right
I'm scared to hang glide now
Airforce: Bored Alarm: Cheer up
Was that final radio transmission sent on 121.5 mhz ?
Simon from the Sidemen Is an RAF Fighter Pilot? Lol
Goosebumps
Was waiting for the battlefield 4 theme song!
Yes.. But how.. Missles or Gatling Cannons? Lol
Clint Eastwood: Think Russian. UK: *Independent Thought Alarm*
Did not know Simon from Sidemen was a pilot
@batfish8867
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
Amazing
@paulocavalcante8386
6 жыл бұрын
Obrigado
Phenomenal
0:33 Rush B cyka
@bigl3136
6 жыл бұрын
Tamerlan Buniatzadeh HAY BLYYYAAAAAAAAAAT
CORBYN would try anything to get in! Lol
With rockets, question answerd before watching the video
Remember INDRADHANUS.nice vedio they are heroes like our fighter pilots
The guy being interviewed is now in the red arrows
@KumaBean
3 жыл бұрын
I knew I recognised him, thanks for jogging my memory lol 👌
I love the QRA pilots and their Typhoons.
I also scramble when I hear the bell Staright outta school.
@batfish8867
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
I can't wait till I apply for raf pilot so I can do this stuff
Cool fact, the pilot u see in the video now is a pilot for the red arrows.
@captainroger
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful display of confidence, strength and discipline. Horrah
Don’t mess with us 🇬🇧
@jammo6645
5 жыл бұрын
@Scotty Bee America is a continent. Be more specific.
Thunderbirds are go! 😁
Woah they must have good gaming chairs
Go go Royal Air Force!
Go on air force safe uk
Wow! 😳
I was hoping they would shoot them down with missiles, trying to hit enemy aircraft with hand guns would be difficult, I am glad they did not try that
70 argentinians watched this video
That guy is in the raf red arrows now
0:23 that's Jon bond he's now apart of the red arrows and has been for three years.
so thats where jailbreak got there bells from