Dramatic cockpit footage shows the moment a Russian jet flew within 100ft of a US bomber it intercepted over the Baltic Sea.

The Russian pilot flies the Su-27 expertly alongside the American aircraft, footage from inside the US B-1B showed.

Experts said the interceptor acted in a 'non-aggressive manner' towards the bomber, which is temporarily deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, UK.

Dramatic cockpit footage shows the moment an Su-27 Russian jet (pictured) flew within 100ft of a US bomber over the Baltic Sea

AFM was told the Russian pilot acted in a non-aggressive manner throughout the manoeuvre,

The fighter held its position off the starboard side before banking and flying away, the video obtained by Air Forces Monthly showed.

The incident happened during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), the largest international military exercise organised by the US in the Baltics.

The exercise, which runs from June 1 to 16, sees US Navy, NATO, and non-NATO participants participate in air warfare, shallow water, electronic warfare, air control and air defense training - to name but a few.

Three B-52Hs, three B-1Bs and two B-2As comprise the American bombers present for the training drills.

Only last week, the US Defense Department released incredible photos of a Russian aircraft intercepting other American bombers over the Baltic.

Only last week, the US Defense Department released incredible photos of a Russian aircraft intercepting other American bombers over the Baltic

Photos showed another Russian Su-27 Flanker intercepting a formation of US Air Force aircraft, including a US Air Force B-52H

It showed another Russian Su-27 Flanker intercepting a formation of US Air Force aircraft, including a US Air Force B-52H.

Most intercepts are considered 'safe and professional,' according to Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis.

Earlier this week on Tuesday, the Kremlin claimed it had intercepted a US bomber that was flying near the border of Russian airspace.

Moscow's defense ministry announced the incident on Tuesday morning, saying one of its SU-27 jets was dispatched to an area over the Baltic Sea.

The defense ministry said an aircraft was detected flying along the border, prompting the intercept.