The United States has taken steps to improve its ability to rescue any downed pilots flying bombing missions against the so-called Islamic State.
It was a demand of the United Arab Emirates following the capture by the extremist group of a Jordanian pilot, who was subsequently killed.
The UAE suspended its combat sorties and urged the US to position search and rescue teams closer to the action.
North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports.
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