UAE Mirages, F-16 Block 60s arrive in Italy for operations over Libya

Despite some initial doubts on their commitment, six F-16 Block 60s and a similar number of Mirage 2000-9s from the United Arab Emirates air force landed at Italy's Decimomannu air base to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. The contingent was supported by an Emirates Airlines Airbus A330-200 transport carrying personnel and equipment.