- Jan 6, 2018
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QUICK REACTION ALERT
Security Classification: TOP SECRETSITUATION REPORT
BELLIGERENTS
ORDER OF BATTLE
CAMPAIGN REGISTER
Security Classification: TOP SECRETSITUATION REPORT
The Royal Air Force have always provided air policing duties to the United Kingdom but until now, this role was carried out reactively rather than having a dedicated, ready response. Concerned about the delays in launching aircraft to such circumstance, the Ministry of Defence have authorised the Quick Reaction Alert as a standing operation to prevent a delay in the launching of any combat aircraft in UK airspace. |
BELLIGERENTS
BLUFOR OPFOR Not Applicable. |
ORDER OF BATTLE
QRA RAF Coningsby [4] Eurofighter Typhoons. No. 1 Squadron, C Flight QRA RAF Lossiemouth [4] Eurofighter Typhoons. No. 6 Squadron, A Flight QRA Support [1] Lockheed TriStar KC1. No. 2 Squadron, B Flight (ASCOT069) |
CAMPAIGN REGISTER
Operation | Objective | Status |
Quick Reaction Alert APRIL 2004 - | Immediate readiness of the Royal Air Force to respond to threats over UK Airspace. | In Progress |