RAF Typhoon jets from RAF Coningsby may again carry out night-time training over Newark and Sherwood this evening (Wednesday)

RAF Typhoon jets were heard flying over Newark last night — to the confusion of many.

The jets were conducting night flight exercises over the Newark and Sherwood area for roughly two hours.

The exercises are scheduled to last for three weeks, but it's unclear how much of that will in the skies over Newark.

Operations at Royal Air Force Coningsby, roughly 35 miles away from Newark, take place from Monday to Thursday, meaning we could again hear more of the same this evening.

The exercises are in addition to any necessary operational movements outside of normal hours.

RAF Coningsby station commander, Group Captain Matt Peterson said: "This is routine training that serves a number of necessary purposes.

"The Typhoon is a world-class multi-role aircraft that can accomplish a vast array of missions.

"However, maintaining competency across all these skillsets requires pilots, such as myself, to regularly practice.

"Operating Typhoon at night is challenging, but essential to ensure we are ready to defend our interests around the world at a moment's notice.

"Whether it is undertaking Quick Reaction Alert in the UK, or deployed operating elsewhere in the world, we need to be ready to use the full range of the aircraft and its operators abilities, both day and night.

"As station commander at Coningsby, I do know that we can be noisy neighbours, therefore, I am extremely grateful to the local community for their understanding and incredible support for all we do."

Routine training operations may take place from Monday to Thursday evenings.