RA-76842

Aircraft:
Ilyushin IL-76TD
Reg: RA-76842 photos
Serial #:
1033418616
Airline: Aviacon Zitotrans
Photo Date: Mar 24, 2015
Uploaded: Apr 08, 2015
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Int'l - VABB, India

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In August 1995, Taliban-controlled fighter aircraft intercepted this particular aircraft, with seven Russian nationals on board, forcing it to land at Taliban-occupied Kandahar International Airport. The men were held prisoner for one year before making their escape; after overpowering their captors they re-possessed their aircraft, flying it to freedom.

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In August 1995, Taliban-controlled fighter aircraft intercepted this particular aircraft, with seven Russian nationals on board, forcing it to land at Taliban-occupied Kandahar International Airport. The men were held prisoner for one year before making their escape; after overpowering their captors they re-possessed their aircraft, flying it to freedom.