
Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi views a parade to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Italian Air Force acrobatic team preform during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

A soldier salutes as his tank rolls passed the viewing stand in a military parade during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Libyan military mobile missile launchers participate in a military parade during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Italian Air Force acrobatic team stream green and white smoke during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

In this picture made available 01 September 2009 horsemen stand atop their steeds during a late night show to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 31 August 2009. Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Italian Air Force acrobatic team stream smoke the colors of the Italian flag during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Libyan women soldiers march during a military parade during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi (R) and leaders views a military parade from behind protective glass to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. From L to R: Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin al Khalifa, Venezuelan President Huga Chavez, Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh and Qaddafi EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Libyan soldiers parade past a reviewing stand in the military parade during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Libyan scuba commandos participate in a military parade during ceremonies marking the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI

Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gaddafi dressed his his military uniform views a parade to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Libyan Revolution in Tripoli, Libya 01 September 2009. Gaddafi came to power in a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy in 1969. EPA/SABRI ELMHEDWI