The Russian jets, pictured, flew low and close to the ship in an act of 'brazen hostility', according to Defence Minister Gavin Williamson
Daily Mail: Dramatic moment 17 Russian fighter jets swarm around a Royal Navy warship in a Black Sea raid dubbed an act of 'brazen hostility'
* 17 Russian fighter jets 'buzzed' HMS Duncan in the Black Sea earlier this year
* They flew fast and low past the ship and could have caused a dangerous crash
* Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson described action as 'brazen hostility'
* Footage is shown on Channel 5 documentary Warship: Life at Sea tonight
Incredible footage has captured the moment a Royal Navy warship was 'buzzed' by 17 Russian fighter jets off the coast of Crimea.
A new Channel 5 documentary captured the dangerous moment as HMS Duncan led a Nato fleet through the Black Sea in May.
'Buzzing' is when an aircraft flies fast and low past a building or another vehicle and the Russian fighters were so close to the Type 45 destroyer their electronics could have been scrambled by the ships, which could have caused a crash.
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson described the incident as 'brazen hostility' from Russia while he praised the work done by the flagship, worth around £1billion, and her crew.
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Update: Royal Navy warship buzzed by 17 ‘hostile’ Russian fighter jets near Crimea risking CRASH (Daily Star)
WNU editor: Even though this incident happened in May, they are only making it public now. You can see the video of this encounter here .... Moment 17 Russian jets swarmed UK destroyer (SKY News).
