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Libya
Viggen:
--- Quote from: Webmaster on March 20, 2011, 03:15:38 AM ---Hmm, he ejected, but safely? Some rebel said he was killed.
About the (second) missile, I don't have a clue, maybe something a bit newer than SA-7, as I expected to see more smoke. But it does appear to come from below.
Looked at some more footage, at wider angle even, but about same direction, nothing else visible except the MiG-23. Also just the sound of one jet engine, then silence, then boom. Nothing more.
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CNN said the pilot ejected safely and was ok. BBC said that the pilot ejected, but too late. No photos of the pilot or an interview have surfaced so, i believe you and BBC are correct.
That last footage you mentioned. That is the one i have been seeing. Thats why i first though AA-Gun or some sort of failure. The clip SU-Lover posted, tells me a different story. However i can always look at it frame by frame later today, and see if anything is showing. (Take captures of the interesting bits).
Webmaster:
Three B-2s reported to have struck targets earlier today.
Today, RAF Tornado GR.4 + Typhoon deploying to Gioia del Colle. Last nights UK Tornados apparently also returned to the UK after their mission, unlike the F-15E from LN who went to Aviano.
Map bases + strikes: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12800377
Webmaster:
EC-130J and C-160G in action now
Belgian F-16s deploying to Souda AB tomorrow, they were already in Greece.
Qatar sending aircraft, probably F-16s as well. 4x Mirage 2000-5
Webmaster:
GMT 1648: A French military spokesman tells Reuters that 15 French planes were in action in Libya on Sunday, and that none encountered problems.
Viggen:
Add 4 F16´s from the Danish Air Force taking part this afternoon.
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