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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

British May Use RAF Tornados In Iraq Mission

RAF Tornado F3The British government will deploy RAF Tornado fast jets in northern Iraq which could play a role in the humanitarian mission, Downing Street has confirmed.

In a statement, Number 10 said "a small number" of Tornado jets will be sent to the region and can be used, if required, to improve the UK's surveillance capability.

The UK will also look at how it can get equipment to Kurdish forces, the statement added.

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