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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

India builds military air bases close to Tibet

In the strategic direction of Bhutan and central Nepal, the Indian air force has built three major military airports, sufficient to provide deterrence over the central part of Tibet.

These airports include the Bagdogra -- Avantipur -- Air Base, where at least 16 MiG-21FL fighters and An-32 transport aircraft are based.

The airport is equipped with mound-structured hangars, each accommodating two MiG-21 fighters.

The Bagdogra Airport is also only 310 miles from the border with China and is the home base of the Indian air force No. 8 Squadron.

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