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Aug 12, 2011 (newstodate): The Libyan insurgents have now come into possession of their first aircraft.
An IL-76TD originally belonging to a Libyan state company was arrested by the authorities in United Arab Emirates, but has been handed over to the the new alternate authority in Libya.
The aircraft will be based in Benghazi for use in air transportation of relief and aid shipments from abroad.
No details are yet available on how the aircraft will be operated, manned or maintained.
An IL-76TD originally belonging to a Libyan state company was arrested by the authorities in United Arab Emirates, but has been handed over to the the new alternate authority in Libya.
The aircraft will be based in Benghazi for use in air transportation of relief and aid shipments from abroad.
No details are yet available on how the aircraft will be operated, manned or maintained.