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The Italian Air Force new mission in Afghanistan

Rome, Italy - 13 operations realized so far

In July 22 Italian Air Force executed its new mission in Khost, Afghanistan: it was the transport of 48 passengers and 23.500 libras of materials. The Air Force 5th operative section has yet accomplished 13 missions since May 25. Its activity belongs to Enduring Freedom programme, the war against international terrorism with which Italy started to cooperate by sending men to an aerea which was supervised...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 48292
Rome, Italy, 07/25/2003 12:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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