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flag RAF jets nearly collided with a civilian aircraft over Wales due to poor weather and lack of communication.

flag In January, two RAF Hawk jets nearly collided with an unidentified civilian aircraft over Anglesey, Wales, coming within 150 feet of each other. flag The UK Airprox Board reported that adverse weather prevented the Hawks from climbing to a safer altitude. flag The civilian pilot did not use their transponder or contact air traffic control, increasing the risk of collision. flag Both the RAF and the UKAB are now working to improve communication between military and civilian aircraft.

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