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SECURITYMay 20 · 17:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDDan Sabbagh defence and security editor

Russian jet causes ‘dangerous’ near collision after flying close to RAF spy plane

A Russian Su-27 jet flew within six metres of an unarmed RAF Rivet Joint spy plane over the Black Sea, risking a collision. The incident was described as 'dangerous and unacceptable' by UK Defence Secretary John Healey. The close call occurred at a speed of 500mph.

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