Liberal Democrat MP Steffan Aquarone has faced a backlash for his Parliamentary plea, with critics saying such flights are crucial for the defence of the country.

Liberal Democrat MP Steffan Aquarone (Image: Steffan Aquarone)

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During defence questions in the House of Commons on Monday (November 3), the North Norfolk MP said he had been contacted by dozens of constituents frustrated at the noise from RAF and USAF fighter jets.

He said: "It makes it hard to work, it traumatises pets, and in the case of one of my constituents it has left them with permanent hearing damage.

Fighter jets regularly train in Norfolk's skies (Image: Sonya Duncan)

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