 An intense dogfight ensued, though without any missiles being fired.The F-14s dropped to where they had a distinct advantage over the MiG-23s and positioned themselves between the sun and the Libyans.The F-14s moved into a six o'clock position behind the hostile MiGs, locked on to them with radar and acquired AIM-9 Sidewinder tones, which meant they were ready to shoot the Libyans down.