Soldiers' return home delayed by fog
The soldiers from the Lisburn-based 2nd Battalion The Rifles (2 RIFLES) are now expected to return home to Northern Ireland tomorrow (Thursday).
Some 200 soldiers from the unit were part of Operation SHADER, the UK’s contribution to the war against the Islamic State and the enduring security of Iraq. They are returning home after a six-month deployment, during which they protected coalition troops and provided training for the Iraqi army and security forces.
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Hide AdAn MoD spokesman said the soldiers’ plane had been unable to land due to the thick fog and had been diverted back to RAF Brize Norton.
He said they are now expected to return home to Thiepval Barracks at some stage tomorrow.