I would be surprised to see photos of the aircraft actually involved.
Is there any doubt that UK and American Intelligence/Counter Terrorism Operations are on-going?
Is there any doubt those Operations involve Airborne Intelligence/Satellite based assets?
The Media may have it all wrong.....and in reality....don't we hope they do?
I can imagine Johnnie's buddies contemplating their Key Board wondering just how much heat is being produced and just how in the hell the Good Guys can be picking that up through their Collection Efforts!