Essex 'explosion' was 'sonic boom' caused by military aircraft

This is why in emergency situations it is optimal to communicate using fixed and tightly defined expressions with established responses known to both parties.

Interpretation needs to be kept at an absolute minimum.

That said, I'd rather see jets scrambled in error than them sitting on the ground with air-traffic control seeking additional clarification while another September 11th unfolds.

 

Second QRA launch this week. And another sonic boom, this time over Derbyshire.

RAF earning their Pimms vouchers this week.

Security threat forces plane to land at Stansted

Gus

 

Sonic boom 'damaged car and greenhouse'

 

Woman faces £85,000 bill over diverted flight