Nato Pilots Face High Risks in Libya
- Author:
- Al Jazeera
- Publisher:
- Al Jazeera
- Publication Date:
- 17 June 2011
- Tags:
- Libya, Arms and Military Affairs, Conflict, Peace and Security, Governance, Human Rights
For the first time, Al Jazeera has filmed NATO helicopters operating in Libya.
There a significant threat to every aircraft landing in Libya, a danger which became more apparent when surface to air missiles and launchers were found recently in the hands of a pro-Gaddafi cell hiding in the rebel-held city of Benghazi.
Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports on the high risk pilots face.
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