A MiG-23 initially thought of as belonging to the Gaddafi’s Libyan Arab Republic Air Force (LARAF) but later officially confirmed as flown by the Free Libyan Air Force (FLAF) was shot down over the outskirts of Benghazi, eastern Libya, in the morning of Mar. 19, 2011. Explosions shook the Libyan city of Benghazi early on Saturday while what could have been the downed MiG was heard flying overhead, and residents said the eastern rebel stronghold was under attack from Gaddafi’s forces in a clear violation of the ceasefire announced on Mar.18 . A No-Fly Zone will be established in the next few hours over Libya to prevent LARAF from attacking rebels (Pictures by AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus and AFP)
I agree with Manondethefence and believe that there are “special” people on the ground yet. Nobody is sleeping at Stirling Lines, u know what I mean?
Is that the pilot bailing out?
Pilot did not make it (Ejected too late). Apparently a ‘Rebel’ plane, and it may have suffered technical faults, since its an old Soviet built plane. Like I said before, Tony Benn (UK based Communist) would be upset at seeing one of his aircraft built by his former master, the USSR, going down in flames.
the MiG-29 pilot at the Paris air show many years back ejected much lower and was fine.
Yes my friend, but that was a more modern Mig 29. Reports have indicated that the pilot was killed, and if he was a rebel pilot, then regrettably so.
Anybody know the name of the fallen pilot?
Comments as often happens when people are informed complete the article, thanks a lot guys. Much respect for the pilot who may rest in peace and give with his effort what he was fighting for.