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

March 3, 2011 David Cenciotti

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

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 […]