The sight and sound of huge military planes in UK skies is not new. What is new is their presence when a war is going on in Eastern Europe.
People across the country have heard bombers and jets with a new awareness following Vladimir's Putin invasion of Ukraine. Most of the flights are regular and pre-planned for training but some are linked to the current situation.
Nato is not involved in direct confrontation with Russian forces. Calls for a no-fly zone over Ukraine have also been rejected.
