NATO Airpower Costly But Effective Over Libya
By the time that Tripoli fell with surprising ease to rebel forces, NATO had flown more than 20,000 sorties during Operation Unified Protector.
A French Air Force Harfang UAV returns to Sigonella, Sicily, after its first surveillance mission over Libya on August 24. (Photo: French Ministry of Defence)
A French Air Force Harfang UAV returns to Sigonella, Sicily, after its first surveillance mission over Libya on August 24. (Photo: French Ministry of Defence)