Op Ellamy

19 March 2011 to 31 October 2011

Operation Purpose

Operation ELLAMY, the name for the UK mission to enforce the United Nations resolution to protect Libyan citizens, showcased the UK’s military capability and the professionalism of all Service personnel working together.

Operation Details

Operation Title: Ellamy

Operation Location: Libya

Operation Title Definition: The operation's name, "Ellamy," derived from a blend of words: "Elysium," referring to a place of ideal happiness and peace, and "Amy," symbolizing the crucial nature of the mission. Operation Ellamy aimed to prevent the imminent humanitarian crisis looming over Libya, where the oppressive regime of Muammar Gaddafi posed a severe threat to his own people.

Start Date: 19 March 2011

End Date: 31 October 2011

31 Sqn Detachment Details

Location: Gioia del Colle Air Base

Dates

Below are the list of the dates 31 Sqn was detached to Gioia del Colle Air Base.

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23 March 2011 to Currently unknown

From March to October 2011, Operation Ellamy involved aerial bombings, strikes against military infrastructure, and naval actions in the Mediterranean Sea. By crippling Gaddafi’s air defenses, the coalition aimed to neutralize his capacity to attack Libyan civilians. The operation also facilitated the delivery of humanitarian aid, allowing support to reach those in desperate need. Operation Ellamy achieved significant milestones. It not only prevented a large-scale humanitarian catastrophe but also played a vital role in enabling Libyan rebels to ultimately overthrow the Gaddafi regime. This operation demonstrated the international community’s resolve to protect innocent lives and uphold the principles of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine.

31 Sqn Operations