In pictures: RAF Typhoons ‘plug and fight’ with Germans

The exercise involved combined flying training missions under the so-called ‘plug and fight’ concept

Typhoon jets from the Royal Air Force flew alongside their German counterparts at an airbase in Estonia to strengthen their ties as NATO partners.

The aircraft, of 3 (Fighter) Squadron, joined Eurofighters of the Tactical Air Force Wing 71 ‘Richthofen’ at Ämari Air Base as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission.

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The Germans are at Ämari as part of a rolling programme undertaken by several NATO air forces. The two air forces will be flying combined training missions under the so-called ‘plug and fight’ concept and examining ways in which air and ground crews can work side by side.

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Typhoon jets in action during the exercise

Pilots greeting upon landing at Ämari Air Base in Estonia

A Royal Air Force Typhoon pilot on approach to Ämari Air Base in Estonia

Pilots of the UK Typhoons arriving at Ämari Air Base with members of the German detachment

RAF engineer’s conducting checks on the Typhoon’s after they landed

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