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Libyan Tu-22 Blinders: are they still operative? Satellite pictures raise question

March 3, 2011 David Cenciotti 2

In the previous post (Why Libyan Air Force aircraft pose a risk to Italy) I explained the reasons why Libyan fighters must be closely watched by the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force, ItAF). I also […]

Two ItAF F-16s intercept an Ukrainan liner

April 7, 2008 David Cenciotti 0

While being widely involved in the Ex. Spring Flag 2008, the Italian Air Force ensures the SSSA (Servizio Sorveglianza Spazio Aereo, Airspace Surveillance Service) with its F-16s and F-2000A ready to takeoff in scramble (alert […]