On departure to Libya after a year at Luqa. Defected to Malta on 21 February 2011 with 502.

One final flypast over Luqa on departure to Libya. Had defected to Malta on 21 February 2011 at start of Libyan conflict.

On departure to Libya after a year at Luqa. Defected to Malta on 21 February 2011 with 508.

Defected to Malta with 508 on 21 February 2011 at start of Libyan conflict. Seen undergoing ground tests before its return to Libya on 22 February 2012.

Defected to Malta with 502 on 21 February 2011 at start of Libyan conflict. Seen undergoing ground tests before its return to Libya on 22 February 2012.

Defected to Malta with 508 at start of Libyan conflict. Seen here on static display on the same day the new national markings were applied on the aircraft. Returned to Libya on 22 February 2012 with 508. Reported as crashed in 2016 30km West of Sirte due to fuel pump failure.

Defected to Malta with 508 at start of Libyan conflict. Seen here on static display while the conflict was still raging! Returned to Libya 22 February 2012 in new national markings. Reported as crashed in 2016 30km West of Sirte due to fuel pump failure.

Seen arriving at Luqa after defecting to Malta with 502 at start of Libyan conflict. Returned to Libya 22 February 2012 in new national markings. Reportedly shot down by Libyan National Army (LNA) while being operated by Government of National Accord (GNA) Air Force. It was bombing the LNA-controlled Watiyah airbase when it was downed by air-defense systems. (The LNA is the faction under General Khalifa Haftar).

Seen arriving at Luqa after defecting to Malta with 508 at start of Libyan conflict. Returned to Libya 22 February 2012 in new national markings. Reported as crashed in 2016 30km West of Sirte due to fuel pump failure.

One of 20 Libyan F1s. It was noticeable that the floodlights surrounding the airfield were left on all day - perhaps they don't have to worry too much in a country where petrol is 20 cents a litre