An intercept flight is executed fairly similarly as a search flight.

Two Russian Strategic Bombers Complete Air Patrol Mission

He must follow the leader during the whole search flight.

During the search flight the capabilities of a single man are best demonstrated.

5) The flight formation is tighter than during a search flight in order to achieve a united and powerful strike.

A search flight is usually based on reports coming from the ground surveillance stations.

Their pay ranged from 20 to 12 helicopters, two of which had to be on patrol flight for maximum efficiency.

In clear weather the search flight is to be performed high at 3,000-5,000 meters, i.e. higher than the expected altitude of the enemy.