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20 aircraft to be deployed by Italy in Libyan mission

Rome, Italy - A figure more than doubled due to the government's decision to take part in the bombings

Italy will take part in the bombing of Libya against the troops loyal to Gaddafi, welcoming, said a statement issued by Palazzo Chigi, "The appeal launched by NATO to its allies". The change of mind of the government would be due, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry, to the poor conditions of the rebels in Misrata, who continue launching their help requests to the West. The minister of Defense...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1128745
Rome, Italy, 04/26/2011 14:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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