Royal Navy jet performs low pass over Leeds Bradford Airport

Passengers at Leeds Bradford Airport spotted an unusual sight above the runways yesterday.

They were treated to a low pass by a Royal Navy-operated Hawk fighter plane.

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The Royal Navy Hawk plane

The aircraft, which is the same model used by the RAF's Red Arrows display team, came from RAF Leeming.

The Navy uses Hawks in a support and training role as part of simulated combat exercises involving ships of the fleet.

Photos by Andrew Easby.

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