At the time, the Libyans claimed that it was so strong, so deep underground, it could withstand an aerial attack, a bombing attack.

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But even in Libya, which had a front-line and a terrain more vulnerable to aerial attack, bombing took a long time to weaken Qaddafi's forces.

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These, he said, could avoid aerial detection and attack.

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Birmingham boss Alex McLeish brought on the lofty Zigic to give his side an aerial threat in attack and the move eventually paid off in dramatic fashion as he helped set up the late leveller for Bowyer.

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The aerial prowess of the Rangers attack was troubling the Hibs defence and Boyd nodded into the path of Kenny Miller, who headed just wide of Stack's goal.

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Fulham boss Chris Coleman opted for the aerial presence of Heidur Helguson and McBride in attack but they were starved of possession and only had one sniff of goal each before the break.

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However, Bolton struggled in attack too, with only Kevin Davies' aerial threat causing Fulham any problems.

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