LIVE: RAF Typhoon jets divert Jet2 Turkey to Manchester flight over Essex

A Jet2 flight from Dalaman in Turkey to Manchester has been diverted to Stansted - apparently under the escort of two RAF Typhoon Eurofighter jets

Flight tracking data shows RAF jets appearing to escort the jet through airspace in Essex. The passenger plane then landed at Stansted Airport. RAF Typhoon Eurofighter jets are Based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.

Jet2 has tweeted the following statement: "We can confirm that flight LS922 DLM to MAN diverted to London Stansted this evening under the direction of UK Air Traffic Control.

"The aircraft has landed safely & has taxied to a remote stand. "We are currently liaising with London Stansted Airport & the relevant authorities. We are currently liaising with London Stansted Airport as well the relevant authorities."

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