Defence in Scotland

16 Apr 2014 02:28 PM

Armed Forces Minister has said 'UK defence is better together' during a visit to Royal Air Force air defence headquarters in Scotland. 

Mark Francois met Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel involved with providing the northern element of the UK’s quick reaction alert (QRA) force.

As part of a wider tour of RAF sites in Scotland, the Minister spent the day atRAF Leuchars where the RAF’s 1 (Fighter) Squadron and 6 Squadronare based.

These units provide fast jets and crews on high alert to scramble and intercept unidentified aircraft approaching UK airspace.

He was able to speak to the RAF personnel who man Typhoon FGR4 aircraft from the site about the role they play and the importance of the QRA force’s role to the UK’s and Scotland’s air defence.

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