Trim Stab -interesting thoughts on landing an aircraft in the desert being akin to an act of war! I guess some of the residents of Northern Ireland who's relatives were killed in the troubles by Libyan supplied weapons would have similar thoughts towards the Libyan regime -possibly the widows of Lockerbie might also feel the same! I personally dont give two hoots where the RAF lands its aircraft in Libya -fantastic for the crews to get some training and great that Malta is supporting the effort.
So in essence sad that Gaddafi isnt getting his landing fees but not so sad for the various nations who have suffered at the hands of his state sponsored terrrorism -long may the flights continue!