Libya Update Thread - 48 hours for Libyan Freedom ??

[benyboy]

Is it the Sentinels ?, would make sense to have something tracking the ground targets, tanks etc.

[Flyingmonster]

Seems like the F15s maybe going from the Heath - Lots of tankers inbound!

[The Meat]

Tornado GR4's heading out from Marham now!!

[jon93]

Good luck guys, be safe and come home in one piece you have my full support.

[markmarples]

good luck lads, anyone know what they are armed with?

[hbxov]

Pentagon on Sky News, a total of 110 Tomahawks launched from US and British vessels!

[DarkSky]

Was interesting to watch, looks like the rc135's
Will be in there tomorrow followed by the
Global hawks

[urkles]

Seen a report that Ethyl callsign tankers are over Canada, I believe these are for refuelling bombers. Could it be the americans are sending B2s over as part of there unique capabilities?

[Velvet Glove]

Hi guys,

Suggestion: Whilst scouring FC and the web for the latest news, open an extra tab here ~

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10318089" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And get a running commentary

[jon93]

State TV apparently says a french fighter has been shot down Im hoping its a lie however if true I hope they are safe and alive.

[markmarples]

did we crash the forum then? i couldn't get on for 20mins and we set a new record cos of this

[SteveS]

did we crash the forum then? i couldn't get on for 20mins and we set a new record cos of this

Indeed we did, destroyed the most users online record tonight.

Steve

[markmarples]

nothing on either bbc or sky that the tonkas have gone, im surprised

[urkles]

nothing on either bbc or sky that the tonkas have gone, im surprised

Sky showed some night time shots of tonkas taking off, but have stopped afer one showing, maybe they have been asked to show some descretion?

[Queeg]

French Officials have been quoted saying "All French warplanes have returned safely to their bases"

[markmarples]

French Officials have been quoted saying "All French warplanes have returned safely to their bases"

thanks for that, they prob shot down one of there own again

[GOOSE]

Sky now reporting Tomahawks fired by a Royal Navy Trafalgar class sub.

[markmarples]

from Milscanners

a flight of F15;s Maule - MAULE 11* flight is a flight of 4 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th
Fighter Squadron of the 48th Fighter Wing at Lakenheath. to Aviano
freq 344.850

[GOOSE]

The Ministry of Defence has announced that a Royal Navy submarine has participated in a coordinated strike against Libyan air defence systems as part of the first stage of the coalition plan to enforce UN Resolution 1973.

The Chief of Defence Staff's Strategic Communications Officer Major General John Lorimer said:

"I can confirm that British Armed Forces, as authorised by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, have participated in a co-ordinated strike against Libyan Air Defence systems.

"The UK has launched guided Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAM) from a Trafalgar Class submarine as part of a coordinated coalition plan to enforce the resolution.

"This is the first stage. UK and partner forces remain engaged in ongoing operations as we seek to ensure that Colonel Qadhafi and his forces understand that the international community will not stand by and watch them kill civilians."

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/Defen ... ystems.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jon93]

Any news on the typhoons?