| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 508 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Dassault Mirage F1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Dassault Mirage F1ED |
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| Operator Titles: | Libya - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Luqa - Malta InternationalMap |
| Country: | Malta |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LMML IATA: MLA Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 21 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | John Visanich |
| Photo ID: | 572689 |
| Photo Comment |
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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). This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 May 2023, and has since been viewed 398 times. |