Canadian fighter jets hit ISIS targets for first time
Canada's CF-18 fighter jets have dropped their first laser guided bombs on Islamic State (IS, previously ISIS) targets since joining the US-led coalition against the extremist group, the country’s defense minister said on Sunday. “Coordinated with our coalition partners, two CF-18s attacked ISIL targets with GBU12 500 lb laser guided bombs in the vicinity of Fallujah, Iraq,” Defense Minister Rob Nicholson said in a statement. “The approximately four hour mission included air-to-air refueling from Canada's Polaris aircraft. All aircraft returned safely to their base.” Canada’s Parliament approved a six-month mission against IS in October, with the mission mandate also approving. Six CF-18 Hornet fighter jets, two CP-140 Aurora surveillance aircraft, and one C-150 refueling aircraft have joined the US-led coalition and stationed in Kuwait City since October 30. Around 600 Canadian soldiers have also been stationed at the base.
Canadian fighter jets hit ISIS targets for first time
Canada's CF-18 fighter jets have dropped their first laser guided bombs on Islamic State (IS, previously ISIS) targets since joining the US-led coalition against the extremist group, the country’s defense minister said on Sunday. “Coordinated with our coalition partners, two CF-18s attacked ISIL targets with GBU12 500 lb laser guided bombs in the vicinity of Fallujah, Iraq,” Defense Minister Rob Nicholson said in a statement. “The approximately four hour mission included air-to-air refueling from Canada's Polaris aircraft. All aircraft returned safely to their base.” Canada’s Parliament approved a six-month mission against IS in October, with the mission mandate also approving. Six CF-18 Hornet fighter jets, two CP-140 Aurora surveillance aircraft, and one C-150 refueling aircraft have joined the US-led coalition and stationed in Kuwait City since October 30. Around 600 Canadian soldiers have also been stationed at the base.
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