LNA returns MiG-23BNs to service

Africa THE ATTRITION rate of the Libyan National Army Air Force (LNA/ AF) MiG-23 fleet over the past year has been high, with five losses and two pilots killed, and only four aircraft overhauled. However, in recent months two aircraft have been prepared for their return to service. On January 15 the LNA/ AF lost its sole operational MiG-23ML, 26453, shot down in the Ganfouda/ Bosnib area of Benghazi. Less than a month later, LNA/AF technicians completed the return to