No damage to RAF Typhoons from volcanic ash

There has been media coverage about the suspension of training flights on RAF Typhoons in Lincolnshire with claims that ash deposits were found in the engines of four aircraft.

RAF engineers have confirmed there has been no damage to any of the Typhoon aircraft or engines following precautionary investigation of volcanic ash deposits.

Typhoon flying at RAF Coningsby recommenced at 0800hrs this morning following the checks.

Source: RAF
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