RAF Tornado crashes in Scotland

An RAF Tornado jet crashed in remote countryside in Scotland today.

An RAF Tornado jet crashed in remote countryside in Scotland today.

The plane, believed to be from RAF Leuchars, in Fife, hit a hillside in Argyll.

There were no details of the condition of the pilot and navigator. No civilians are understood to have been hurt.

An ambulance spokeswoman said two crews were at the scene. A specialist operations team is also attending.

PA

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