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From: newman@frith.egr.msu.edu (Timothy S Newman)
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Subject: Iraqi AWACS ?
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Date: 4 Feb 91 04:49:54 GMT
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From: newman@frith.egr.msu.edu (Timothy S Newman)

Some reports about the planes fleeing Iraq have mentioned that AWACS
planes are included in those which have landed in Iran.  Anyone
know how, when, and why Iraq got AWACS?  

Also, what can an AWACS do on the ground; I understand it has
some capability while on the ground.