Libya conflict: RAF Typhoon jets take off for first mission

21 March 2011 Last updated at 18:40 ET Help

The Ministry of Defence has released footage of RAF Typhoon jets taking off from an Italian airbase for their first mission to enforce the no-fly zone over Libya, on Monday.

Earlier PM David Cameron said the UN had not given coalition forces the "legal authority" to remove Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi by military action.

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