Uploaded September 2014 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Following parliamentary approval of airstrikes over Iraq yesterday, Royal Air Force Tornado fast jets stationed in Cyprus are now beginning to be armed with munitions. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the first armed sortie has already taken place.
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Following parliamentary approval of airstrikes over Iraq yesterday, Royal Air Force Tornado fast jets stationed in Cyprus are now beginning to be armed with munitions. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the first armed sortie has already taken place.
Video released by the UK Ministry of Defence
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