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The USA send two Harriers’ Squadrons to Iraq

Al Asad, Iraq – They are going to be employed for close air-support in order to help troops on the ground

The transfer of units towards such battlefield occurred on last May 18. But Marine Corps’ representatives have only recently unveiled that two Attack Squadron, the 542nd and the 214th, have arrived in Iraq at Al Asad Base. These units operate with Harriers AV-8B II +, in order to perform strike and close air-support missions for helping troops on the ground. The decision related to the sending of s...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 63833
Rome, Italy, 05/26/2004 19:23
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