Iran Air Force Destroys 50 Iraqi Aircraft at H-3 Airbase, April 4, 1981
Iran–Iraq War: The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force mounts an attack on H-3 Airbase and destroys about 50 Iraqi aircraft.
Date: April 4, 1981
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