Odyssey Dawn pictures
Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 March 2011 20:52 Sunday, 20 March 2011 01:18
Pictures and video of Odyssey Dawn, the operation launched to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya. Click on images for larger image. Video links are at the end. We'll update this as new images become available. Please note that these images are strictly 'Operation Odyssey Dawn' and not images from before the start of the UN intervention.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) launches a Tomahawk missile in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. 19th March, 2011. Picture from U.S. Navy.
Another view of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) launching a Tomahawk missile. Picture from U.S. Navy.
World Leaders at the Paris Summit that gave the go ahead for Operation Odyssey. 19th March, 2011
French Army photograph showing a pilot preparing to take off in a French Mirage 2000 jet fighter at the military base of Dijon, central France.
French Army photograph showing a pilot checking a French Mirage 2000 jet fighter at the military base of Dijon, central France. March 19, 2011.
French Army photograph showing a pilot getting ready to board a French Mirage 2000 jet fighter at the military base of Dijon, central France. March 19, 2011
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Picture from Reuters showing vehicles loyal to Gadaffi bombed by coalition forces. March 20th, 2011.
Picture from ECPAD (The French Defence communication and audiovisual production agency) shows French Rafale planes returning to Saint-Dizier military base, eastern France, after a mission in Libya. 19th March, 2011
Residents examine bombed vehicles and bodies of forces loyal to Gaddafi on the outskirts of Benghazi, the result of a coalition air strike. March 20th 2011. Picture from Reuters.
Forces loyal to Gaddafi bombed by coalition warplanes on the road between Benghazi and Ajdabiyah. Reuters. March 20th, 2011.
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Cpl. Sean Moberly, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), runs preflight checks on an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in preparation for Operation Odyssey Dawn missions. Photograph from U.S. Navy.
Loading a hellfire missile - Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Joseph Federico loads a Hellfire missile on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)
A Danish F-16 takes off from an airbase in Sicily on a mission to Libya - part of Odyssey Dawn.
Bombed buildings with pro-gaddafi supporter outside - picture taken on a government guided tour
Videos of Odyssey Dawn
USS Barry launching Tomahawk Missile, 19th March, 2011
Anti-aircraft fire over Tripoli, 19th March, 2011 Film by CNN.
F-18s and C-130s take off from Aviano
Ruins of bombed naval base in Libya

Odyssey Dawn pictures