British fighter jets have returned from their first airstikes against ISIS in the terror group's Syria stronghold. Two Tornado jets were deployed from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, to bomb ISIS in Syria just 57 minutes after a Commons vote (bottom right) that saw MPs back military action by 397 votes to 223 - a majority of 174. A further two Tornados took off from the base hours later. A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence has confirmed Tornados have now arrived back from their 'first offensive operation over Syria and have 'conducted strikes'. Reports suggest two of the aircraft were missing three precision guided Paveway bombs each when they returned to base. Meanwhile, within hours of the vote, two more Tornado GR4 jets and a Voyager refuelling tanker took off from RAF Marham, Norfolk for the region. Six Typhoon jets will also deploy from RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland, doubling the number of attack aircraft at the British base. Pictured main, two Tornado jets taking off from RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.
Daily Mail | 3 December 2015
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