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Saturday, August 25, 2007

INS Dega fit for fighter aircraft operation


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The new runway at Visakhapatnam airport (naval air station INS Dega) has been certified fit for operation of fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

A four MiG-27 aircraft detachment of 18 Squadron of Indian Air Force, commanded by Wing Commander Sameer Mehra successfully completed week-long operations on Friday from the runway.

The ability to operate fighter aircraft day and night gives a big boost to the Indian Navy’s operational capabilities on the Eastern seaboard.

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