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Unresponsive Private Jet Prompted Sonic Boom Over England

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A Bombardier private jet lost contact with air traffic control over UK airspace yesterday, forcing the Royal Air Force (RAF) to scramble two military jets in response. While intercepting the plane, the two RAF Typhoon jets broke the sound barrier, emanating a sonic boom that was heard across the East of England. (simpleflying.com) More...

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jdriskell
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Go get 'em! Probably got the attention of the pilot of the Bombardier and maybe a few points on his license.
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