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Libyan Air Wars Part 1973-1985: Africa War 19

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The Libyan Air Force in the Yom Kippur War

The Libyan Air Force played a significant role in the Yom Kippur War, which began on October 6, 1973. Libya deployed dozens of combat aircraft to Egypt and Syria, including MiG-21s, MiG-23s, and Su-7s. Libyan pilots flew combat missions against Israeli forces, and they claimed to have shot down several Israeli aircraft.

The Libyan Air Force also played a role in the airlift of Soviet supplies to Egypt and Syria. Libyan transport aircraft flew hundreds of sorties, carrying weapons, ammunition, and other supplies to the front lines.

Libyan Air Wars: Part 1: 1973 1985 (Africa War 19)

Libyan Air Wars: Part 1: 1973-1985 (Africa@War Book 19)

by Albert Grandolini

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The Libyan Air Force in the Libyan-Egyptian War

The Libyan Air Force also played a significant role in the Libyan-Egyptian War, which began on July 21, 1977. Libya deployed dozens of combat aircraft to Egypt, including MiG-21s, MiG-23s, and Su-7s. Libyan pilots flew combat missions against Egyptian forces, and they claimed to have shot down several Egyptian aircraft.

The Libyan Air Force also played a role in the airlift of Soviet supplies to Egypt. Libyan transport aircraft flew hundreds of sorties, carrying weapons, ammunition, and other supplies to the front lines.

The Libyan Air Force in the Chadian-Libyan War

The Libyan Air Force also played a significant role in the Chadian-Libyan War, which began in 1978. Libya deployed dozens of combat aircraft to Chad, including MiG-21s, MiG-23s, and Su-7s. Libyan pilots flew combat missions against Chadian forces, and they claimed to have shot down several Chadian aircraft.

The Libyan Air Force also played a role in the airlift of Soviet supplies to Chad. Libyan transport aircraft flew hundreds of sorties, carrying weapons, ammunition, and other supplies to the front lines.

The Libyan Air Force in the Gulf of Sidra Incident

The Libyan Air Force also played a significant role in the Gulf of Sidra Incident, which occurred on August 19, 1981. Libya deployed dozens of combat aircraft to the Gulf of Sidra, including MiG-21s, MiG-23s, and Su-7s. Libyan pilots engaged in combat with US Navy aircraft, and they claimed to have shot down two US Navy aircraft.

The Gulf of Sidra Incident was a significant escalation of tensions between Libya and the United States. The incident led to the US Navy imposing a naval blockade of Libya, and it also led to the United States bombing Libya in 1986.

The Libyan Air Force played a significant role in a number of conflicts during the period 1973-1985. The Libyan Air Force's combat operations during this period were characterized by their use of Soviet-made aircraft and their close cooperation with the Soviet Union. The Libyan Air Force's combat operations also had a significant impact on the course of these conflicts.

Libyan Air Wars: Part 1: 1973-1985 (Africa@War Book 19)

by Albert Grandolini

4.4 out of 5