It was USAF RC-135 that intruded into Swedish airspace to escape from Russian fighter

A U.S. official confirmed to CNN that the foreign plane that entered Swedish airspace without permission on Jul. 18 was a USAF RC-135.

The crew was concern over an approaching Russian fighter and wanted to leave the area as soon as possible.

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