Canada Dry (Persian Gulf War)

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Canada Dry One
IATA: none – ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type Military
Location Doha, Qatar
Elevation AMSL 408 ft / 124 m
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
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Asphalt
Canada Dry Two
IATA: none – ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type Military
Location Doha, Qatar
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
Asphalt

Canada Dry was the nickname for two Canadian Forces bases in Doha, Qatar during the first Gulf War. The two bases, named Canada Dry One (10 km outside of Doha) and Canada Dry Two, housed land and air elements (CF18 - Desert Cats).

Units stationed at the base included:

  • 409 Nighthawks
  • 439 Tigers
  • 416 Lynxes

A number of CF-18 fighters were stationed in the bases and flew sorties for the coalition.

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