WATCH: Jet takes off from USS George HW Bush for strike against Islamic State

The American carrier USS George HW Bush has completed a deployment striking at Islamic State targets ahead of her visit to Portsmouth.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jul 2017, 10:09 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 12:23 BST
A screenshot from the US Navy videoA screenshot from the US Navy video
A screenshot from the US Navy video

US Navy video shows a jet taking off from the ship in the Gulf as part of a long operation in the area.

The commentary says: 'USS George HW Bush continues to support Operation Inherent Resolve in the US 5th Fleet area of operations in an effort to defeat Isil.'

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The US Navy said the men and women of Air Wing 8 embarked on the carrier have conducted more than 4,700 sorties and used 813,000 pounds of ordance during the operation.

The ship is expected to arrive off Stokes Bay tomorrow for a stay lasting several days.

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