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by Supra » Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:08 am
The post above explains what it is, this is 'why'.
Ever since '9/11' if an aircraft loses (or chooses not to have) Radio contact with ATC over a longer period, there exists the high possibility of interception by a military aircraft. You will probably have seen/heard of the RAF Typhoon QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) scrambling to intercept such aircraft in UK airspace. The Swiss Air Force have F-5 & F-18 jets with this frequency written on their tanks & are often flown during top-cover for events such as the WEF where many high-profile guests attend a single conference providing a high-value target for a '911 profile'.
Naturally in such events, if the aircraft does not respond on the frequency or obey further internationally recognised protocol, such as changing course after the Interceptor has shown them the missiles carried, then options exist to down the aircraft to avert an attack!
Returning to the Topic. Great shots from one of my favoured locations. I've not shot at the 08 threshold, but if your shots from that end are an example, I need to go there.