British jets will begin operations against Islamic State in Syria overnight, according to Sky sources.
RAF jets and drones are ready to launch airstrikes "very quickly", Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said.
Sources told Sky two RAF Tornado jets have taken off from Cyprus for the "operating area".
Tornado GR4s based at the Akrotiri base in Cyprus are expected to carry out the first sorties against IS.
They carry a range of munitions including Paveway IV guided bombs and precision guided Brimstone missiles.
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