Canadian military team deployed near Libya

[Sparrow]

he Canadian military has sent a reconnaissance team and medics to Malta, as Western countries weigh their options for a possible intervention in Libya, including a ‘no-fly zone' to protect civilians. The 13-member team landed on Monday along with two new C-130J cargo planes and two C-17 transports. The planes will be used to help get foreign nationals out of the increasingly chaotic North African country.
"A team of Canadian Forces is now on the ground in Malta. We continue to provide assistance to those who need it and we encourage Canadians who need further assistance to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs," Defence Minister Peter MacKay confirmed during question period Monday.
The Canadian Press is reporting that special forces teams are also preparing to deploy.



Canadian military team deployed near Libya - CTV News

 

[Starscream]

I heard about that earlier today. Glad to see our governemt is taking an active stance to get our peope out.

I also heard that earlier, not sure exactly when, there was a flight of Canadian aircraft, again not sure of the number of planes used, landed in Libya to rescue Canadian nationals but left Libya emtpy. has anyone else heard of this?