Sunday Mirror (Northern Ireland)

And we’re out

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STORM SHADOW

The “fire and forget” cruise missile used by the RAF yesterday is guided by GPS and “hugs” land by following terrain mapping.

As it closes in, the missile climbs, then “dives” at its target. Designed to destroy bunkers and bridges, it is 21ft long, weighs 900lb and has a 180-mile range. MISSION RAF Tornado jets were sent from Cyprus base

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