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An IL-76 aircraft of Indian Air Force would be carrying relief supplies to New Orleans, USA which has been badly affected by the Hurricane Katriana.
The IAF IL-76 is expected to depart from Palam IAF base on 07 Sep 05 in the morning hours. The aircraft would be carrying 25 tonnes relief material to New Orleans, USA. The planned arrival of the relief material in USA is on 09 Sep 05.
The IAF IL-76 would be routing via Doha, Cairo, Lisbon & Boston, for New Orleans. This would be the first supply mission from India for the Katrina affected parts of US.
HQ IDS is the co-coordinating agency for the mission under the auspices of MoD and MEA.
The 25 tonnes relief supplies comprises 50,000 first aid kits, small tarps, blankets, 25,000 cots and pillows, 5,00,000 packed rations etc. Gp Capt R Sharma, CO of 44 Sqn IAF would be the Captain of the Mission.
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