Air Force Station Kanchrapara
Airport in North Parganas district, India
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Air Force Station Kanchrapara[2] is a military airfield located near Kanchrapara, in the North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, India.[3]
RAF Kanchrapara Kanchrapara Airstrip | |||||||||||
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| Summary | |||||||||||
| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Owner | Indian Air Force[1] | ||||||||||
| Location | Kanchrapara, North 24 Parganas district, India | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 32 ft (9.8 m) | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 22°55′22″N 088°27′35″E | ||||||||||
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  Kanchrapara AFS Location of the airport in West Bengal  Kanchrapara AFS Kanchrapara AFS (India) | |||||||||||
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History
Air Force Station Kanchrapara was established on September 1, 1942.[4] During September–c. 4 October 1945 World War II, the airfield was used as a reconnaissance base by the 8th Reconnaissance Group of The United States Army Air Forces Tenth Air Force. It was home to several P-51 Mustang, B-25 Mitchell and P-38 Lightning airframes during that time. After World War II, this airstrip was closed and left abandoned.[2]
The airfield was re-activated in December 2014, when the Indian Air Force inaugurated its 5th Selection Board at the Air Force Station.[2] An old MIG-21 has been brought here for a showcase, it can be seen from the main gate.[citation needed]
