In pictures: Saudi air force returns from mission to Syria

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  • Saudi Arabia earlier confirmed it took part in the US-led bombing attacks on ISIL insurgents in Syria. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
    Saudi Arabia earlier confirmed it took part in the US-led bombing attacks on ISIL insurgents in Syria. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
  • ‘The Saudi Royal Air Force participated in the military operations against [ISIL] in Syria, in support of the moderate Syrian opposition, and as part of the international coalition,’ said a government spokesman quoted by the official SPA news agency. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
    ‘The Saudi Royal Air Force participated in the military operations against [ISIL] in Syria, in support of the moderate Syrian opposition, and as part of the international coalition,’ said a government spokesman quoted by the official SPA news agency. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
  • Air force pilot Prince Khaled bin Salman, a son of Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sits in the cockpit of a fighter jet at an undisclosed location after returning from a mission to Syria. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
    Air force pilot Prince Khaled bin Salman, a son of Crown Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, sits in the cockpit of a fighter jet at an undisclosed location after returning from a mission to Syria. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
  • The release of the photographs underline how Saudi Arabia is stepping up its public involvement in regional defence. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
    The release of the photographs underline how Saudi Arabia is stepping up its public involvement in regional defence. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
  • The UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Qatar also participated in the military operation. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo
    The UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Qatar also participated in the military operation. Courtesy Saudi Press Agency/AFP Photo