RAF Coningsby Typhoon jets training delayed by Syrian crisis

Speculation is rising that Typhoon jets at RAF Coningsby are on stand-by for Syria.
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The 29 (Reserve) Squadron has delayed routine, annual exercises that usually take place in Akrotiri, Cyprus.

The chemical attacks in Syria have made the region more sensitive and therefore, as a precaution, the typhoon training is being held back.

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Typhoons have been an important part of British security in the past. In March 2011 David Cameron announced that the United Kingdom would deploy Typhoons in Libya to enforce a no-fly zone.

Typhoon jets were also used in the London 2012 Olympics for large-scale security exercises.

As tension in Syria rises the speculation surrounding Britain’s involvement is also increasing.

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