Operation Unified Protector Collection

Airbus CC-150 Polaris tanker aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

AIM-9L Sidewinder missile and GBU-12 Laser-Guided Bomb loaded on a CF-18 Hornet
AIM-9L Sidewinder missile and GBU-12 Laser-Guided Bomb loaded on a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet on the airbase at Trapani, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

A U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft
April 11, 2011 - A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft lands at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, after returning from an Operation Unified Protector support mission

GBU-58 smart bomb loaded on a Royal Danish Air Force F-16A plane
GBU-58 smart bomb loaded on a Royal Danish Air Force F-16A MLU during Operation Unified Protector

GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force ready to be loaded on CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector

Line-up of F-16A MLU of the Royal Danish Air Force at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

An Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado ECR returns from a mission over Libya
An Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado ECR returns to Trapani Air Base, Italy, after a SEAD mission over Libya during Operation Unified Protector

An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles
April 8, 2011 - An Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles shortly before entering Libyan airspace for a suppression of enemy air defenses mission in support of

A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force
April 8, 2011 - A CF-188A Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force carrying laser guided bombs and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles while bound for Libya during Operation Unified Protector

A Panavia Tornado IDS of the Italian Air Force
April 8, 2011 - An Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles shortly before entering Libyan airspace for a suppression of enemy air defenses mission in support of

A Canadian Air Force F / A-18 Hornet armed with weapons
A Canadian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet armed with weapons sits at Trapani Air Base, Sicily, awaiting its next mission over Libya

An Italian Air Force Tornado IDS conducts in-flight refueling
April 8, 2011 - An Italian Air Force Panavia Tornado IDS armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles shortly before entering Libyan airspace for a suppression of enemy air defenses mission in support of

A Dutch F-16AM conducts in-flight refueling
April 8, 2011 - A Dutch F-16AM armed with AIM-120 AMRaM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles refuels during a combat air patrol sortie in support of Operation Unified Protector over the Mediterranean Sea

NATO E-3A AWACS at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

Dutch F-16AMs during a combat air patrol sortie over the Mediterranean Sea
April 8, 2011 - Dutch F-16AMs armed with AIM-120 AMRaM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles during a combat air patrol sortie in support of Operation Unified Protector over the Mediterranean Sea close to

Close-up of the AN / aQ-33 Sniper targeting pod
Close-up of the AN/aQ-33 Sniper targeting pod on a CF-18 Hornet of the Royal Canadian Air Force at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

Dutch F-16AM during a combat air patrol sortie over the Mediterranean Sea
April 8, 2011 - A Dutch F-16AM armed with AIM-120 AMRaM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles during a combat air patrol sortie in support of Operation Unified Protector over the Mediterranean Sea close to

Boeing E-3D AWACS of the Royal Air Force parked at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

Close-up of a GBU-12 smart bomb on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet at Trapani Airbase, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

F-16A MLU of the Royal Danish Air Force armed with GBU-58 smart bombs Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, during Operation Unified Protector

GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs loaded on a Canadian CF-18 Hornet
GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs of the Royal Canadian Air Force loaded on a CF-18 Hornet during Operation Unified Protector

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"Operation Unified Protector: Coalition Forces Unite for Peace in Libya" In the skies above Libya, a U. S. Air Force E-3 Sentry aircraft serves as the watchful eye, coordinating the efforts of multinational forces engaged in Operation Unified Protector. The mission aims to protect innocent civilians and enforce United Nations Security Council resolutions. A Royal Danish Air Force F-16A plane takes center stage, armed with a GBU-58 smart bomb, ready to strike precise targets that threaten peace and stability. Alongside it, a Dutch F-16AM soars during a combat air patrol sortie over the vast Mediterranean Sea, ensuring no hostile activity goes unnoticed. The Royal Canadian Air Force joins this coalition effort with their CF-188A Hornets loaded with GBU-12 Laser Guided Bombs. These lethal weapons stand prepared to neutralize any threat that may arise on Libyan soil. At Naval Air Station Sigonella, an impressive line-up of F-16A MLU jets from the Royal Danish Air Force stands as a testament to unity among nations committed to safeguarding innocent lives. Meanwhile, another CF-188A Hornet from Canada's proud fleet prepares for its next mission alongside its counterparts. Italian Air Force Tornado IDS aircraft play crucial roles in this operation too; one conducts in-flight refueling while another returns triumphantly from a successful mission over Libya. Armed with AGM-88 HARM missiles, an Italian Panavia Tornado ECR exemplifies precision and power as it heads back home after completing its task. Throughout these challenging skies filled with uncertainty and danger, Dutch F-16AMs continue their vital combat air patrols over the Mediterranean Sea—ever vigilant against potential threats lurking below. With each takeoff and landing of these formidable aircraft participating in Operation Unified Protector comes renewed hope for lasting peace in Libya. Together they form an international alliance dedicated to protecting innocent lives and restoring stability—a true embodiment of strength through unity.