French military jet opens fire in Libya

BBC-A French plane has fired the first shots in Libya as enforcement of the UN-mandated no-fly zone begins. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12795971 Britain, the US, France and Arab countries are readying their forces for action. Here, fighter jets are placed on standby at Nato's Aviano air base in Italy. Earlier, the city had been under heavy fire and pro-Gaddafi tanks were seen inside the city. One jet - apparently a rebel fighter plane - was reportedly shot down over Benghazi. The pilot, seen here to the left of the plane, ejected before it hit the ground. Correspondents say the chances of surviving after such a late ejection are slim. Dramatic pictures captured the last moments of the aircraft as it hurtled into the ground.