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A formation of G-2A Galeb armed trainers from Misrata airbase over the Libyan desert. Airbase Misrata is under control of the Government of National Accord (GNA).
Libyan Express (Misrata, Dec 2016)
In 2023 a photo appeared of a MiG-29 with Libyan markings taken at Al Jufra-Hun Airbase. Libyan National Army controls Al Jufra airbase since 2020.
Oded Berkowitz (Al Jufra-Hun, April 2022, X/Twitter)
In 2022 a photo of the Libyan National Army Su-24MK at Al Jufra-Hun airbase appeared in the media.
LNA (Al Jufra, Nov 2022, X/Twitter)
A number of former LAAF MiG-21bis and MiG-21MFs, donated by Egypt, have seen action during the Civil War.
Social Media (X/Twitter)
In 2023, a number of former LAAF Mi-8T Hips are still in a flyable condition in 1308 Squadron, based at Mitiga airbase.
Arab Defence
In 2023, a small number of MiG-21s are operational under Libyan National Army control. This MiG-21UM has been photographed at Tobruq airbase.
Social Media (X/Twitter)
A few MiG-23BNs have been made operational by LNA Forces at Labraq airbase since 2011.
Social Media
All MiG-25s are not serviceable any more. Here a former MiG-25PD carries the roundel of the Free Libyan Air Force.
Social Media
This MiG-23BN has a special painting with a sharknose to mark this special occasion that this MiG-23BN has been flyable again.
Social Media (X/Twitter)
A number of former LAAF SF260WL Warrior trainers have seen action during the Civil War in Libya.
Social Media (X/Twitter)
While many former LAAF MiG-25s were not operational in 2011, during the Civil War in Libya, technicians tried to bring stored aircraft in a flying condition. Seen here is a former MiG-25PU in GNA markings. No MiG-25s are operational in 2023.
Oded Berkowitz (Al Jufra-Hun, April 2022, X/Twitter)
Libyan National Army Forces took over the control of Martubah airbase. Here a Helicopter Aviation School flying with Mi-2s was operational before 2011.
Social Media (X/Twitter)
From Mitiga Government Natioanl Accord Forces operate one or more Mi-8MTV-1 in the Air Ambulance role.
Arab Defence
A number of former LAAF G-2A Galebs have been made operational by GNA Forces since 2011. The armed trainer is being used for attack missions.
Oded Berkowitz (Misrata, April 2017, X/Twitter)
During the Civil War in Libya, a number L-39ZO trainers fled from Ghurdabiya to Misrata and joined the GNA Forces. Also the LNA operates a number of L-39s. Seen here are L-39ZAs from 1314 Squadron.
Oded Berkowitz (Misrata, March2024, X/Twitter)
During multiple attacks on Al Watiya airbase, a large number of Su-22M-3s and Su-17UM-3Ks has been destroyed. Seen here is a Su-17UM-3K in better times.
Oryxspioenkop.com (Okba Ibn Nafi, 2011)
Two Mirage F1s escaped to Malta in 2011. Both pilots refused to attack the Libyan people in the villages. The current state of the Mirages is very questionable.
Planespotters.net (Luqa, Sept 2011)
The Aviation School at Sebha airbase operated a great number of SF260WL Warrior trainers. The flyable condition in 2023 of the SF260 fleet is not certain. Both parties are operating the SF260WL.
Arab Defence
Star attraction at Malta airshow in 2012 was this upgraded Libyan Chinook. Its ultimate fate during the civil war is unknown.
Arjan van Osch
A MiG-21MF and a MiG-23MLD, both in service of the LNA Forces, have been used for attack missions during the civil war.
Social Media (X/Twitter)
This AN-26, one of the sole survivors of the Libyan Arab Air Force in new Libyan roundels at Mitiga airbase in 2019. The An-26 is not operational any more in 2023.
Andre Abela (Mitiga, Feb 2019)
A number of former LAAF Mi-25s and Mi-35s are still in a flyable condition in Sahab Squadron, based at Benina/Benghazi airbase, under LNA control. Seen here is another Mi-25 Hind at Misrata airbase, under control of GNA Forces in 2017.
Oded Berkowitz (Misrata, April 2017, X/Twitter)
This former LAAF C-130 Hercules from 1230 Squadron received new markings. In 2023, the state of the Herks in Libya is not known.
Ron Kellenaers (Oct 2011)
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