NewsUK NewsEmergencyAn RAF fighter jet is circling above the North Sea after it issued an emergency squawk 7700 signal over northern Scotland following its departure from RAF Lossiemouth14:02, 02 Sep 2026Updated 15:26, 02 Sep 2026An RAF fighter jet has declared a mid-air emergency while flying above northern Scotland.‌Flight charts showed the Eurofighter Typhoon circling over the Moray Firth after issuing a squawk 7700 signal - the universal transponder code for a general in-flight emergency.‌The jet took off from RAF Lossiemouth at around 12:30pm before travelling towards the east coast. Flightradar24 data then showed it repeatedly circling above the North Sea.‌It was later seen hovering above the coast between Crovie and Fraserburgh, on the far northeastern tip of Aberdeenshire.The Typhoon FGR4 ZK323 is a modern, multi-role fighter jet typically used for intercept missions, defensive air policing, and advanced combat training.Article continues belowRAF Lossiemouth is one of the busiest Royal Air Force stations in the UK and Scotland's only remaining operational fast-jet base.It serves as one of just two strategic Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) stations - alongside RAF Coningsby - launching interceptor jets to monitor and escort unidentified aircraft approaching British airspace.It is not immediately clear what sparked the mid-air emergency. The Mirror has contacted the Ministry of Defence for comment.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsEmergency