air base

Example Sentences

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In Doha, Qatar's defence ministry said it had intercepted several missiles apparently targeting the al-Udeid air base, the largest American base in the region.

From BBC

People living on a former air base have called for a survey into land beneath their homes as they fear radioactive contamination.

From BBC

The strongest winds were recorded at the Monte Real air base in Leiria, where gusts of 178km were recorded before the monitoring equipment was destroyed.

From BBC

Under the deal, Mauritius leased back its largest island, Diego Garcia, to the U.K. for use as an air base shared with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saul entered the military following in the footsteps of a childhood friend, who was at La Carlota air base during the US attack and was wounded in the leg.

From Barron's