• 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

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In pictures: Saudi air force returns from mission to Syria

Rob Gurdebeke

September 24, 2014

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Saudi Arabia confirmed it joined Arab allies to participate in US-led air strikes against militants from ISIL in Syria on Tuesday.

While the official Saudi Press Agency gave no details about the Saudi role in the airstrikes, it released pictures on Wednesday of its pilots returning from a mission to Syria.

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