Report of an orange bivvy bag on Birk Fell
A team vehicle above Ullswater. A general photograph — not taken at this callout.
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A member of the public reported a large orange bivvy bag visible on Birk Fell. On investigation, it was found to have been put out by plane spotters hoping to attract the attention of RAF fast jets on exercise, and the Team were stood down.
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