RAF - Military jet exercise to happen over North East

The training, which starts today (July 6), will involve Typhoon aircraft from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire and RAF Lossiemouth in northern Scotland.

They will be supported by Draken Europe aircraft operating from Teesside Airport.

The night flying is expected to continue until Thursday, July 9, with aircraft flying up to 1am. The final night of activity will end by 1am on Friday, July 10.

Local communities are being advised that the exercises may lead to increased aircraft noise later in the evening than usual across the region.

An RAF jet (Image: RAF LEEMING)

The RAF said the activity is part of routine training, which takes place several times a year from both Coningsby and Lossiemouth.

The exercises are designed to ensure pilots and aircrew remain prepared for night-time operations and are able to train in conditions they may face during real-world missions.

A spokesperson said: “There may be later-than-normal flying around the region during the coming week as RAF Typhoons from RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth, supported by Draken from Teesside Airport, take part in routine night flying exercises.

“The night flying which starts tomorrow, July 6, will see RAF Typhoons at RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth flying up to 1am.

“The final night will be on Thursday, July 9, with flying ending by 1am Friday.

“These routine night exercises take place several times a year from both Coningsby in Lincolnshire and Lossiemouth in northern Scotland and are an essential part of aircrew training.”

Residents who notice aircraft activity later than normal are being reassured that it is part of planned training rather than an emergency operation.