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Old 07-20-2014, 04:28 PM
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The Aviationist » [Photo] Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A330 hit by rocket is consumed by fire at Tripoli International airport
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Old 07-20-2014, 04:45 PM
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Well, that's the 2nd 'Hull Loss' for them....1st being a crash into on Approach into 'Tripoli' and hence I presume a very late call for a 'Go Around'!
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Wow. A fire truck could have saved that airplane...or at least some expensive used parts like engines.
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