Satellite photos of Misurata Airport, pre- and post-strike

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has done up a satellite's eye view of the battle of Misrata (Misurata) in western Libya, showing satellite photos of various locations in and around the city in early March and comparing it with another set of photos taken in April. Included in the set of photos are two of Misrata Aiport, with what appears to be Su-22s and Mi-24 Hinds before and after being destroyed by airstrikes. Also present are what appears to be SOKO G-2 Galebs parked a distance behind the Sukhois. Click on the thumbnails for higher resolution images.




(Imagery © 2011 DigitalGlobe, Inc. via AAAS)

French aircraft destroy Libyan Galebs, Hinds on the ground

The Pro-Gaddafi forces' air arm have suffered further setbacks over Libya with France claiming its attack aircraft have destroyed seven more aircraft on the ground at an airbase near Misrata. The Libyan aircraft were reportedly five Soko G2 Galebs and two Mi-35 Hind attack helicopters.

Rafale destroys Libyan Galeb on the ground for violating NFZ

Initially touted as an air-to-air kill, it is now reported that an Armee de l'Air Rafale has destroyed a Libyan AF Soko G2 Galeb on the ground at Misratah Airbase. The Galeb was initially spotted in the air violating the Libyan No Fly Zone but was only attacked by the coalition after landing.