https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2011/03/05/qaddafis-trump-card-the-air-force/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 09:28:42 -0400<![CDATA[Libya&#8217;s air force is made up of roughly 18,000 men and women, most of whom are staunch supporters of the regime. The elite military branch recruited from followers who were 100 percent loyal to the regime, and members of Gadhafi&#8217;s Gadhadfa tribe and its closely allied Magariha tribe were given preference during the selection process for recruits. They have shown a blind obedience to their commander in chief. Only a handful of pilots and officers have switched sides to join the opposition&#8230;]]>Sat, 05 Mar 2011 14:30:06 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2011/03/05/qaddafis-trump-card-the-air-force-n81694