Johnson’s Union flag jet called to North Sea

By PA News

Published: 15:49, 14 September 2020

| Updated: 16:50, 14 September 2020

The RAF Voyager was used by the Prime Minister and the royal family, during its first operational tasking (Corporal Alex Scott RAF/MoD Crown Copyright)

Boris Johnson’s Union flag-decorated tanker jet has been deployed on a mission in the North Sea.

It comes after two Typhoon fighter aircraft were launched from RAF Leuchars in Fife earlier on Monday morning on a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA).

We do not offer comment on ongoing operations
RAF

The RAF Voyager ZZ336 aircraft – which had a paint job worth around £1 million earlier this year – was then deployed shortly after 11.15am in support from the Brize Norton base.

A spokesman said: “QRA Typhoon fighters have been launched and are being supported by a Voyager tanker, however we do not offer comment on ongoing operations.”

The Voyager appeared to travel towards Shetland before looping back down south.

Johnson’s Union flag jet called to North Sea

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