MoD handout photo of a Russian Tu-95 Bear “H” photographed from a RAF Typhoon Quick Reaction Aircraft (QRA) with 6 Squadron from RAF Leuchars in Scotland on Wednesday April 23, 2014. British military aircraft were scrambled to investigate Russian planes which flew close to UK airspace, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) confirmed. Officials said Typhoon aircraft were dispatched from Scottish base RAF Leuchars after the Russian presence was detected. (Photo by Flt Lt. Gary Montgomery/PA Wire/MoD Crown Copyright)
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