Passengers on a standard easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Menorca were shocked to see a military aircraft zoom into view and fly alongside their plane amid security concerns.
The F-18 Hornet military jet can be seen flying close by the easyJet A319 plane en route to the Balearic island in video of the incident.
This type of fighter plane is more commonly seen in high-octane Hollywood films such as Top Gun, where the F-18 Super Hornet takes a central role.
Aviation photography enthusiast Ian Leslie tweeted shared a video of the jet on social media, tweeting: “G-EZAO intercepted by Spanish Air Force on way to Menorca. Passengers not being allowed to leave yet.”
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