RAF bomb scrawled with 'Love from Manchester' sparks controversy

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RAF bomb scrawled with 'Love from Manchester' sparks controversy

It is thought to have been written by a drone squadron based in a secret location in the Middle East

A photo posted on social media shows the RAF bomb with the words written on the side (Twitter)
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MEE staff  Friday 26 May 2017 14:35 UTC
Topics: EuropeAttacks
Tags: Manchester, RAF, Hellfire, Islamic State

RAF fighters have sparked controversy after a picture was released of a bomb attached to jet with the words "Love from Manchester" written on it.

The photo came after the Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a bomb attack at an Ariana Grande concert on Monday, which killed 22 people.

It is thought to have been written by a drone squadron based in a secret location in the Middle East. Originally reported to be a Hellfire missile on social media, it was later confirmed as a Paveway IV bomb.

The photo provoked outrage from some on social media who viewed it as tasteless in the wake of the Manchester tragedy:

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Middle East Eye has a real bias problem, I appreciate them and they have some good reporting which is most important but that other slips in fairly often as well. 

[dfwgator]

These aren't the same Brits that fought Hitler.