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English Air Forces step back from Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The decision follows that ones from France and the Usa

The Air Forces of Her Majesty have begun today to withdraw from the air force base of Prince Sultan near Al-Kharj, 70 km south from the Saudi Arabian capital Ryadh, an operation that could last weeks. The task of these units has been, until now, that one to assure the respect in the no-fly zone, south of Iraq. But it's not an unilateral position, because also the French and American contingents...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 45281
Rome, Italy, 05/14/2003 16:18
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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