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ALTERNATIVE AIRFIELD [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ground Installations (Air Forces)
DEF

An airfield with minimum essential facilities for use as an emergency landing ground, or when main or redeployment airfields are out of action or as required for tactical flexibility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
DEF

Terrain d'aviation doté des moyens minimaux essentiels pour être utilisé comme terrain de secours ou lorsque les terrains principaux ou de redéploiement sont hors d'usage, ou encore pour donner de la souplesse aux opérations tactiques.

Spanish

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