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Old 28th Feb 2011, 14:50
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TEEEJ
 
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There have been reports since the start of Gadaffi forces using their aircraft and helos against the opposition. The media have shown evidence of this such as Hind helos firing their cannon and also at least one MiG-23 flying over opposition territory. One Su-22 Fitter is reported to have crashed after the crew ejected.

The Pilots who defected with their Mirage F1 reported that they were ordered to attack the opposition. They arrived in Malta with their Mirage F1s carrying Matra F1 rocket pods that had not been fired.

502 - Libya - Air Force Dassault Mirage F1 Aircraft Photo | Airplane-Pictures.net

Other images on the following thread.

http://www.pprune.org/military-aircr...ect-malta.html

Reports in the media today have claims that opposition groups have shot down an attack helo and captured the crew.

Opposition forces have also been shown re-painting captured Hind helos with their own markings.

TJ
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