Two RAF armed jets are on their first mission over Iraq since Parliament authorised air strikes targeting Islamic State (IS) militants.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that the Tornado jets took off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.
The planes were loaded with laser-guided bombs and missiles. It is not known if they were carrying out strike missions or when they will return.
The action comes after Parliament voted by 524 votes to 43 to take action.
BBC defence correspondent Jonathan Beale said RAF Tornados have been flying reconnaissance missions over Iraq for the past six weeks, but these are the first flights since they have been authorised to launch air strikes.
He said it was possible the planes would return without having used their weapons, but that would be confirmed only when they return later.
The Ministry of Defence said: "We can confirm that, following parliamentary approval given yesterday, RAF Tornados continue to fly over Iraq and are now ready to be used in an attack role as and when appropriate targets are identified.
"For operational security reasons we will not be providing a running commentary on movements; we will provide an update on activity when it is appropriate to do so."
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