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- The United Kingdom hosts NATO aircraft for the Cobra Warrior 26-2 homeland defence exercise.
- The drill is based at RAF Waddington Lincoln and runs until 2 October.
- Participants include UK, German, Italian, Dutch and U.S. aircraft such as Typhoons, F-35s, F-15Es and Chinooks.
- German jets landed at RAF Cranwell earlier this month, with pilots staying at the base.
- Wing Cdr Mathew Thornton said the visit strengthens professional relationships and builds lasting friendships.