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Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) will replace 358
peace keepers in United Nations Mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO), says an ISPR press release. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat briefed the new
contingent members at Bangladesh Air Force Base Bashar at capital’s Tejgaon
yesterday. Addressing on the occasion, Chief of Air Staff advised them to discharge their duties with honesty, professionalism and sincerity and bring good reputation for Bangladesh Air Force as well as for the country. Thereafter, he participated in a special munajat arranged for success of the contingent. Principal Staff Officers, Air Officers of Dhaka area and senior BAF
officers of Air Headquarters and Bases were present, among others, on the occasion.
A total of 358 members of 3 contingents (Utility Aviation Unit, Airfield
Support Unit and Air Transport Unit) are proceeding to DR Congo where BAF
deployed 1XC-130 transport aircraft and 6XMI-17 helicopters with necessary
ground support equipments, the release added.
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