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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