The lowest and fastest flyby by a Libyan Mig-23 Flogger
We have already posted a cool shot showing FLAF (Free Libya Air Force) Mig-23 Flogger jets fly fast at ultra-low altitude on photographers at an airbase in Libya.
Here is the video filmed by a nearby cameraman.
Seven feet off the ground or more? Whatever, it’s a really a fast and low passage.
As already reported, the Libyan Air Force is currently believed to operate two MiG-23MLs (6472 based at Benina and 6132 based at al-Watiya) involved in the war of attrition against Libya Dawn forces.
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this never happens when I’m around.
Their country is falling in the hands of ISIS and their air force is playing with russian fighter jets I can see the future of libya very clearly
I think a not-upgraded MiG-23 as the one you see flying costs around 50-100K USD. not exactly multi million.
this never happens when I’m around.
Their country is falling in the hands of ISIS and their air force is playing with russian fighter jets I can see the future of libya very clearly
I think a not-upgraded MiG-23 as the one you see flying costs around 50-100K USD. not exactly multi million.