Jan. 11 2022 Intercept View

Images newly released by the department capture a PLA fighter jet in the course of conducting a coercive and risky intercept against a lawfully operating U.S. asset in the South China Sea. The PLA fighter crossed in front of the U.S. aircraft at a distance of 100 yards, forcing the U.S. aircraft to fly through the PLA plane’s wake turbulence.

PHOTO BY: U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Courtesy Photo

VIRIN: 220111-D-D0439-1002.JPG

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