Two rescued and two missing after RAF Tornados crash off Scottish coast A search is continuing tonight for two missing aircrew after two RAF Tornado GR4 jets crashed off the coast of North East Scotland. Rescue helicopters had earlier recovered two personnel from the Moray Firth. Their condition is not known and they have been taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. A number of RNLI vessels and coastguard helicopters are scouring the Moray Firth for signs of survivors. All four aircrew were based at RAF Lossiemouth. Station commander, Group Captain Ian Gale, said search efforts will continue into the night while an investigation has been launched into how the accident happened. He said: "The circumstances remain uncertain but clearly this is a very serious incident. This incident involved four aircrew - all personnel from this station - and the thoughts of everyone here are with the families and friend of those involved. He added: "I am confident that the Tornado aircraft on this station are operated as safely as they possibly can be - however, today's incident is a stark reminder that the military operations and training we conduct are not without risk." Tornado aircraft have been involved in other crashes in Scotland in recent years. The crew, also from RAF Lossiemouth, ejected from the plane before it landed in the waters at Loch Ewe, near Gairloch, Wester Ross. The jet is a two-seat attack aircraft, capable of delivering a variety of weapons and reaching a maximum altitude of 50,000ft (15,240m). It has been flown in thousands of sorties during military operations since 1990, including Iraq, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and most recently, Libya.