RAF Spadeadam has issued a warning about the dangers drones pose to military aircraft.
The warning comes after a "hobbyist" drone operator admitted to endangering an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Hurricane aircraft during a flypast at Buxton Carnival in 2022.
The drone was flown in close proximity to the aircraft, putting the crew and people on the ground at risk.
In a post on social media, the military base near Brampton, said: "Legal drone flights can also pose a significant threat to the safety of military aircraft and the public.
"For everyone’s safety, the RAF want to share the airspace with drones safely.
"Both operate on a 'see and avoid' principle but realistically, it is a lot easier for a drone flyer to see (and hear) approaching low-flying military aircraft than it is for RAF crews to spot a drone.
"If you see or hear an aircraft approaching, you should immediately drop your drone as low as possible."
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