U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force

The U.S. conducted a turnover and dedication ceremony of a new C-130 hangar to the Nigerien Air Force at Nigerien Air Base 201, Jan. 22. The new hangar is comprised of approximately 58 tons of steel and measures 2,800 square meters with a taxiway and apron measuring almost 13,000 square meters. (Released by Samantha Reho, U.S. Africa Command)

By Samantha Reho , U.S. Africa Command Feb 10, 2020

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Nigerien Air Base 201

Nigerien Air Force

Ambassador Erick P. Whitaker

Colonel Abdoul Kader Amirou

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U.S. Dedicates C-130 Hangar to Nigerien Air Force