France - Air Force Dassault Mirage F1CR 657
HEADLINES (discontinued) Another two French Air Force Mirage F1s landed in Malta
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Operator: France - Air Force - 657
Aircraft: Dassault - Mirage F1CR
Airport: Malta - Malta Intl (MLA / LMML)
Category: Main database
Photo taken on 2011-4-23 by Ray Abela [Contact]
Camera setting: Canon EOS 50D, 1/400s, f/6.3 at 365mm ISO 100
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(23.4.2011, 22:00 CET)
Another two French Air Force Mirage F1 fighter aircraft have landed in Malta after one of them suffered a hydraulic problem, informed sources said.
The planes landed safely at about 2.35 p.m. Fire tenders and rescue vehicles were on stand-by.
The French ambassador went to the airport and was seen speaking to the pilots.
A large number of aircraft enthusiasts gathered on the road to Hal Far to see the aircraft.
Another two French Mirages made an emergency landing in Malta on Wednesday when a technical problem prevented them from refueling in mid-air. They flew back to their base in Corsica after refueling.
The planes are taking part in operations over Libya.
