Typhoon fighters escort plane to Stansted after establishing no cause for concern
People across parts of south-east England have reported hearing a sonic boom after RAF fighter jets were sent to intercept a civilian plane.
Three Typhoon jets were launched from RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, on Friday morning to investigate the aircraft, which was not in contact with air traffic control.
The plane, which had been travelling from Nice, in southern France, was escorted to Stansted airport after it was established there were no concerns.
People in Essex reported hearing a loud bang after the jets were authorised to travel at supersonic speed.
