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Turkish forces took command of the Kabul airport

Kabul, Afghanistan - Thus replacing Royal Air Force troops

Yesterday, Turkish armed forces handed over command at the Kabul international airport, thus replacing British Royal Air Force in command since last January. RAF troops worked until yesterday to restore the runway and buildings at the airport and cleared mines and other unexploded weapons, even though, according to officials, about 50.000 mines are still around the airport perimeter. (007)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 30498
Rome, Italy, 07/01/2002 15:03
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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