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RAF Tornados Support Iraqi Troops In Battle
The Ministry of Defence say RAF Tornados have been involved in supporting Iraqi troops as they battle to retake the oil city of Baiji.
It's part of the UK's contribution to the air campaign against Islamic State.
Reaper drones were also involved, with almost 300 airstrikes conducted against the militant group.
It's part of Operation Shader, with British aircraft flying out from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, as well as other locations in the Middle East, in the fight against IS.
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