Residents across North Yorkshire, County Durham and parts of the North East are being advised to expect further military aircraft activity into next week.
While Exercise Cobra Warrior, the large multinational training exercise centred on RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, officially concluded earlier this month, night-flying training from RAF Coningsby will see aircraft operating later than usual across parts of northern England.
The flying will take place between Monday, October 27 and Thursday, October 30.
According to the RAF, the activity is not part of a dedicated mission but forms part of routine pilot training to maintain night-time operational skills. Communities may notice aircraft flying until around 10.30pm on several evenings.
While the RAF base is in Lincoln, it's expected that residents in North Yorkshire, County Durham and parts of the North East will hear several jets flying over their skies next week.
An RAF spokesperson said: “A reminder for our neighbours and the nearby communities that RAF Coningsby is night flying next week, starting on Monday, October 27, and finishing each day at around 10.30pm.
"The week’s night-flying should finish at around 10.30pm on Thursday, October 30.
"Night-flying is a vital skill that needs to be taught and then maintained so that aircrew and supporting personnel can operate effectively on the front line.
"As always, thank you for your patience as we continue to train our pilots.”
The RAF added that it appreciates "local understanding during these periods of essential training", which helps ensure crews remain "ready for operational duties".
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