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Old 04-15-11, 10:05 AM   #15
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Libyan anti-aircraft positions photographed by Swedish JAS 39 Gripen. The original image has been degraded in quality, and of classified have been removed.


In order to maintain the no-fly zone over Libya carrying the Swedish JAS Gripen plan the weapons needed to solve the task.

This means that the Armed Forces means ammunition for the gun, heat-seeking and radar-guided missiles and precision bombs. In terms of precision bombs, they are only for use against air defense on the ground in a self defense situation.



During the mission, which began at 15:55 on Friday, from the air base in Sicily Sigonella base conducted air refueling aircraft TP 84 T air refueling with the JAS 39 of 10 000 feet. The two JAS 39 then flew in to enforce no-fly zone in the environs of Tripoli.



JAS 39 Gripen aircraft with reconnaissance pod.



Laser protection visor is a must to protect the pilot's eyes.
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