Indian Air Force to fly relief to Katrina victims
Dated 7/9/2005
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Within 48 hours of the US opening doors for international assistance to victims of the Katrina hurricane, India was ready this evening with nearly 30 tonnes of aid loaded in an IL-76 aircraft. New Delhi was, however, still waiting for a green signal from Washington before the plane can take off.
In its first ever relief operation to the US, the Air Force plane has been loaded with consignments of ready-to-eat meals, tents and medical supplies including first-aid kits. This, official sources said, was just the first lot.
This consignment was being delayed because a clear message had not come from the US as to where the plane has to land
