Ouadi Doum airstrike
Air raid by French aircraft on 16 February 1986 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ouadi Doum airstrike was carried out by French aircraft on 16 February 1986, against the Libyan airbase of Ouadi Doum in northern Chad, during the Chadian–Libyan conflict. The raid was significant in that it demonstrated French resolve to counter Gaddafi's expansionary aims and indicated France's commitment to its former colonies.
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Ouadi Doum airstrike | |||||||
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Part of the Chadian–Libyan War | |||||||
French bombs hit the runway at Ouadi Doum. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Libya | France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
General Jean-Jacques Brun | |||||||
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French Air Force | |||||||
Strength | |||||||
SA-6 Gainful SAMs (offline) |
11 SEPECAT Jaguars 4 Dassault Mirage F1s | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Airfield heavily damaged | 2 Jaguars lightly damaged [1] | ||||||
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