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British fighter jets to fly air defence missions over Poland after Russia's drone incursion

British fighter jets to fly air defence missions over Poland after Russia's drone incursion

Update: 2025-09-15
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Image shows II(AC) Sqn Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, during Performance Take Off (PTO) on an evening sortie, on the 17th of July 2025, while deployed on Op CHESSMAN, 22 Tactical Air Base, Poland. ..Operation CHESSMAN is..the UK's contribution to NATO's Air Policing mission in 22 Tactical Air Base (TAB), Poland...It involves the RAF (Royal Air Force) and the Swedish Air Force working together to patrol and secure NATO airspace...The operation also includes personnel from the 140 Expeditionary Air Wing (EAW) and the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Poland.....Operation CHESSMAN involves personnel from various RAF units, including 140 EAW and II(AC) Squadron...RAF Typhoons are involved in intercepting Russian aircraft and demonstrating their capability to protect NATO airspace....
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British fighter jets to fly air defence missions over Poland after Russia's drone incursion

British fighter jets to fly air defence missions over Poland after Russia's drone incursion