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Old 23rd February 2011 | 17:12
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Pontius Navigator
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WD, the TU-22 is a 3-man crew and downward ejection even.

Su-17UM3 (S-52UM3, 'Fitter-G')
Revised trainer with the same avionics suite as the Su-17M3. The export version was designated Su-22UM3 with R-29 engine, and Su-22UM3K with the AL-21 engine. Manufactured 1978-1982.

Wikipedia says that the Libyan Air Force has SU22M3 and UM3K. It could therefoe have been the UM3K and the two crew to ensure no defections

Wikipedia also states that the TU-22 were grounded for lack of spares it also shows the G222 as retired. They don't have appeared to have moved between 2004-2009; maybe we could ask them to look after a few Harriers for us.
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