Historical Events tagged with "gulf of sidra"
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F-14s Engage Libyan MiG-23s Over Gulf
A confrontation occurred in the Gulf of Sidra when two Libyan MiG-23 'Floggers' were intercepted and shot down by U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcats. The incident transpired during heightened tensions between the U.S. and Libya, stemming from Libyan pursuits of territorial claims in the Gulf region. The engagement underscored escalating military confrontations in the area and was part of ongoing U.S. efforts to challenge Libya’s aggressive actions against international shipping and air operations.
Continue ReadingUS F-14s Engage Libyan Fighter Jets
On August 19, 1981, U.S. F-14A Tomcat fighters intercepted and shot down two Libyan Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets over the Gulf of Sidra. The incident was part of ongoing tensions between the United States and Libya, driven by territorial disputes and perceived threats to U.S. naval operations in the Mediterranean. U.S. forces responded to the Libyan jets after they approached a U.S. naval carrier group, marking a significant military engagement that highlighted the volatile relations in the region.
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