By Claire Duffin At Raf Akrotiri, Cyprus For The Daily Mail
Published: 00:04 BST, 25 June 2019 | Updated: 02:05 BST, 25 June 2019
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Britain's newest fighter jets have taken part in their first operational missions – rooting out the remnants of Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.
The supersonic F-35 Lightnings have carried out 14 sorties in the past ten days as part of the hunt for the remains of the extremist group.
The jets are the most advanced stealth aircraft in the world, capable of reaching a top speed of more than 1,200mph.
Britain's newest fighter jets have taken part in their first operational missions – rooting out the remnants of Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
The supersonic F-35 Lightnings have carried out 14 sorties in the past ten days as part of the hunt for the remains of the extremist group
The jets are the most advanced stealth aircraft in the world, capable of reaching a top speed of more than 1,200mph
They can travel at eight miles a minute and carry 500lb Paveway IV bombs as well as air-to-air missiles. They are also capable of a short take- off and vertical landing
After a number of successful training flights from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, it was decided to deploy them on operational missions, starting on June 16
They can travel at eight miles a minute and carry 500lb Paveway IV bombs as well as air-to-air missiles. They are also capable of a short take- off and vertical landing.
After a number of successful training flights from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, it was decided to deploy them on operational missions, starting on June
