This is a short video recounting the American air strike against Libya in 1986.
The video mentions SA-3 Goa and SA-5 Gammon anti-aircraft missiles. Together with the much older SA-2 Guideline, they still formed the backbone of Libyan air defence.
Well, that is until the past 48 hours.
Taking out Libyan air defences was the first phase of coalition military action against Muammar Gaddafi’s forces. Aircraft and cruise missiles reportedly struck anti-aircraft missile sites and airfields.
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