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Earthquake in Pakistan: humanitarian air-bridges are continuing

Islamabad, Pakistan - Both NATO and UNHCR are in the front line

NATO-UNHCR air-bridge from Turkey, which started last October 19, has been completed after 103 flights. NATO transported in Pakistan more than 1000 tons of relief in all from the air base of Incirlik (Turkey), thanks also to the contribution of countries which put at disposal thier own planes: Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Italy, France, Greece and Denmark. Five Boeing 747 chartered by NATO...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 131632
Rome, Italy, 11/23/2005 18:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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