RAF On Standby

RAF & Navy On Standby -
But No Know Threat? ... So Far...

After reports yesterday that G4S have a shortfall in security guards, London 2012 chairman, Lord Coe, told BBC Radio 5 live.

"The reality is ... G4S expected people to materialise ... when they didn't ... we moved very quickly to fill that gap,"

"We will work very hard, we will remedy this - security will not be compromised..."

Lord Coe said he would not comment whether Mr Buckles should quit, saying it was "not" for him to "speculate on."

From 14th July a month of airspace restrictions (of about 30 miles wide) were imposed around London and south-east England, which should not affect commercial air flights.

It has been reported that the RAF has 'lethal force option', if the Olympics are threatened. Sea King helicopters and Typhoon jets are ready to be deployed in a "worst-case scenario". Air Vice-Marshal Stuart Atha said that a plane could be shot down, but the order would have to be given at the highest level of government.

Even the River Thames is covered with Royal Marines returning to London on board HMS Ocean providing more security.

The Home Office have planning in place for a severe terrorist threat; although, they add that there is no “particular threat or risk to the Games" known about.

• For more on RAF precautions, see BBC article: London 2012: RAF has 'lethal force option'

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