An air tanker in Libya, based on an An-32P, is restored to service.This photo and the information below is from the AeroHisto web site, indicating that a Libyan twin-engine turboprop air tanker, an AN-32P, was put back in service after being stored for a number of years.
Photos appeared on Libyan social media confirmed that a new Antonov An-32P was overhauled by technician and engineer at Misrata airbase. This “Cline” (serial ‘3507’, code ‘5A-DRE’) was built in 2005 and delivered to the Libyan Air Force on 1st September of the same year. it was previously used as firekiller and was seen during LAVEX airshow in october 2007. Since this period, it was stored at Mitiga airbase near Tripoli. This aircraft is the second An-32P in service with the ex-LDAF (Libya Dawn Air Force). The first one was seen operated on 28th August 2016 during the evacuation of wounded fighters in the battle of Sirte.
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Libya had four(4) AN-32’s converted for firefighting (firekillers). They were 5A-DRC, 5A-DRD, 5A-DRE and 5A-DRF. The aircraft operated for Libyan Arab Air Cargo for the most part (if at all). 5A-DRC was in the worst shape with both engines missing from the aircraft back in 2009. These aircraft were more than likely being used for other duties besides firefighting over the years.
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