Navy fighters down Libyan warplanes in Mediterranean clash
Two U.S. Navy F-14s shot down Libyan SU-22 jets during a routine Mediterranean exercise after Libyan aircraft fired on them. Washington protested the attack as unprovoked while Pentagon said no American planes were missing. U.S. officials weighed seeking a UN Security Council study and NATO briefing as the incident drew mixed reactions from lawmakers and international observers.
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United States protests Libyan attack on warplanes
The United States formally protested Libya's attack on two American F-14s in international waters near the Gulf of Sidra and warned it will respond with force if needed. State Department urged about 2,500 Americans in Libya to leave due to deteriorating relations, as the Pentagon confirmed Libyan jets fired on U.S. fighters during a sixth Fleet exercise.
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Reagan One of Last to Learn of Libyan Air Battle
UPI reports President Reagan learned late about the Mediterranean dogfight in which two U S F-14s shot down two Libyan jets about 60 nautical miles off Libya. Reagan was awakened six hours after the action and was not told earlier due to no presidential decision needed, amid cabinet briefing.
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Decision on Libyan air attack sparked by U S pilots
Spokesman says pilots followed standard rules of engagement in deciding to return the Libyan fire and to continue a two day military exercise. Officials said the president was informed by Meese from the Century Hotel room after the attack, expressing regret but approving necessary action.
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