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Belgium deploys F16s in fight against ISIL

Belgium deploys F16s in fight against ISIL
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For the first time, six Belgian F16s are to be used in strikes against ISIL positions over Syrian Territory.

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For the first time, six Belgian F16s are to be used in strikes against ISIL positions over Syrian Territory.

Belgium is replacing the Netherlands in a year long mission, deploying 100 of its soldiers. The F16s will fly four times a day over Iraq and Syria.

The six F16s took off Tuesday morning headed for a military base in Jordan.

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