Residents across parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester reported a large sonic boom at around 11pm this morning (Tuesday 15th Feb) , leaving windows and doors in their homes shaking.
Initially it was thought to have been a seismic event (earthquake) but the British Geological Survey says the data is more inline with a sonic event and no tremors had been recorded.
Although BAE systems were flying a trial of its Typhoon aircraft in the area, they have denied that the military jet went supersonic.
The Typhoon's is often used for quick reaction alerts. That can include potential threats approaching UK airspace.
As tensions with Russia remain high, the Royal Air Force (RAF) currently remains on high alert for incursions into UK airspace.
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