Cyprus RAF jets 'on standby' for Syria strikes

Name: Cyprus RAF jets 'on standby' for Syria strikes
Uploaded: 2015-12-02T13:54:02.000Z
Duration: 2 min 4 s
Description: RAF jets stationed in Cyprus are already carrying out air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq, but their mission could soon be extended to cover Syria.

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RAF jets stationed in Cyprus are already carrying out air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq, but their mission could soon be extended to cover Syria.

The BBC's Richard Galpin visited RAF Akrotiri and said planes were "on standby" ahead of Wednesday's vote by MPs.

2 December 2015