Bagram airfield
2021 JUL 3
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Why in news?
- After nearly 20 years, the U.S. military left Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
About the Airfield:
- Bagram Airfield-BAF also known as Bagram Air Base was the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan.
- It is located next to the ancient city of Bagram in the Parwan Province of Afghanistan.
- It has a single runway capable of handling large military aircraft along with a number of large hangars, a control tower, numerous support buildings, and various housing areas.
Some other important bases in Afghanistan:
- Marine Corps Base in Delaram province.
- Camp Leatherneck Marine in Helmand Province
- Camp Dwyer Marine Base in Hemland River Valley
- Shindand Air Base in Herat Province
Prelims Question:
Bagram airfield is located in:
(a)Iraq
(b)Afghanistan
(c)Iran
(d)Syria
Answer to prelims question