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Bangladesh Air Force বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী | |
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Active | 1971–present |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | People's Republic of Bangladesh |
Branch | Air force |
Type | Military aviation |
Role | Aerial warfare |
Size | 14,000+ personnel 150+ aircraft including 39 combat aircraft and 18 combat helicopters. |
Part of | Bangladesh Armed Forces |
Air Headquarters | Dhaka Cantonment |
Nickname(s) | BAF |
Patron | The President of Bangladesh |
Motto(s) | বাংলার আকাশ রাখিব মুক্ত Transliteration:Banglar Aakash Rakhibo Mukto (The Sky of Bengal Will be Kept Secured) |
Engagements | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Website | www.baf.mil.bd |
Commanders | |
Chief of Air Staff | Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari ndu, psc |
Insignia | |
Ensign | ![]() |
Roundel | ![]() |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-5, L-39, Mi-171 |
Bomber | An-32 (converted) |
Fighter | F-7, MiG-29 |
Helicopter | Bell 206, Bell 212, Mi-8, Mi-17 |
Interceptor | F-7 |
Reconnaissance | F-7 |
Trainer | PT-6, T-37, L-39, CM-170 |
Transport | An-32, C-130 |
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF, Bengali: বাংলাদেশ বিমান বাহিনী, Bānglādēśh Bimān Bāhinī) is the aerial warfare arm of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Being the first line of defense of Bangladesh, the air force revealed their long-term advancement and procurement plan in Defence IQ 2011 International Fighter Aircraft Conference in London. The Bangladesh Air Force currently employs more than 14,000 personnel including 300+ pilots and navigators.
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History
Foundation
The Bangladesh Air Force was officially formed at the Sector Commanders Conference during its independence war from Pakistan in 1971. Its official date of formation has been established as 28 September 1971 and it was launched formally by the Government on 8 October 1971. Out of 11 BDF Sectors, the most tactically significant sector, the Central Sector - Sector 11, was in command of a BAF officer including Sector 6. A significant number of BAF personnel participated in the Bangladesh War of Independence. Initially, BAF was formed with all officers and airmen of Bengali origin serving in the Pakistan Air Force prior to the war. At that time, the embryo of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) was formed with less than hundred officers and a quite good number of airmen and warrant officers. During the independence war, officers of the BAF attached to the Z-Force were then BD Gov't Representative to Chakulia Guerilla Trng. Camp Squadron Leader M. Hamidullah Khan,[2] later Sub-Sector Commander and as Commander-Sector 11, Flight Lieutenant Liaqat as Battalion Adjutant, Flying Officer Rouf, Flying Officer Ashraf and Flight Sergeant Shafiqullah as company commanders. Squadron Leader Sadruddin Hossain, Squadron Leader Wahidur Rahim, Squadron Leader Nurul Qader, Squadron Leader Shamsur Rahman and Air Commodore Ataur Rahman as sub sector company commanders. Squadron Leader Khademul Bashar participated in the war as Commander-Sector 6.[3]
Bangladesh Air Force was organised in India with the initiative of Squadron Leader Sultan Mahmud (Ex-PAF Pilot), Captain Shahabuddin Ahmed (Ex-PIA Pilot), Captain Akram Ahmed (Ex-Plant protection Pilot) and Captain Sattar (ex-PIA Pilot) and Captain Sarfuddin (Ex-PIA Pilot). Later many Bangladeshi ex-PAF Officers joined in Bangladesh Air Force in India. Finally Bangladesh Air Force was formed in late July 1971. Indian Air Force trained these Officers July 1971 through November 1971 as fighter pilots. Bangladesh Air Force first went in action on 3 December 1971 and attacked the Chittagong based Oil tank depot and oil tank depot was totally destroyed by that air attack. The Air attack was conducted by Capt. Akram Ahmed.[4] The second Bangladesh Air Force attack was on 6 December 1971 at Moulovi Bazar Pakitani Army barracks under the command of Squadron Leader Sultan Mahmud, where Captain Shahabuddin Ahmed was co-pilot.[5]
Indian civilian authorities and the IAF donated 1 DC-3 Dakota (gifted by the Maharaja of Jodhpor), 4 Twin Otter planes, and 1 Alouette III helicopter for the newborn Bangladesh Air Force,[6][7][8] which was to take advantage of the lack of night-fighting capability of the PAF to launch hit-and-run attacks on sensitive targets inside Bangladesh from the air. The Bengali rank and file fixed up the World War II vintage runway at Dimapur, then began rigging the aircraft for combat duty. The Dakota was modified to carry 500 pound bombs, but for technical reasons it was only used to ferry Bangladesh government personnel. Captain Abdul Khalek, Captain Alamgir Satter, and Captain Abdul Mukit, all destined to earn the Bir Pratik award, piloted the Dakota. The helicopter was rigged to fire 14 rockets from pylons attached to its side and had .303 Browning machine guns installed, in addition to having 1-inch (25 mm) steel plate welded to its floor for extra protection. Squadron Leader Sultan Mahmood, Flight Lieutenant Bodiul Alam, and Captain Shahabuddin, all of whom later won the Bir Uttam award, operated the helicopter. The Otter boasted 7 rockets under each of its wings and could deliver ten 25 pound bombs, which were rolled out of the aircraft by hand through a makeshift door. Flight Lt. Shamsul Alam, along with Captains Akram Ahmed and Sharfuddin Ahmad, flew the Otter - all three were later awarded Bir Uttam for their service in 1971. This tiny force was dubbed Kilo Flight, the first fighting formation of the nascent Bangladesh Air force.Squadron Leader Sultan Mahmud was appointed as the commander of the 'Kilo Flight'.
Air Force personnel in 1971
During the Bangladesh War of Independence 1971, many career Air Force officers from eastern Pakistan and airmen participated in different sectors in Bangladesh and also at the headquarters. Below are a list of some notable participants:
Rank & Name | Service | Status | Awards | Rank & Name | Service | Status | Awards |
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Wing Commander M.Hamidullah Khan | PAF-BAF | Deceased; BDF Commander Sector 11 | Air vice-marshal Khademul Bashar | PAF-BAF | Deceased; BDF Commander Sector 6 | ||
Air vice-marshal Sadruddin Hossain | PAF-BAF | Retired; BDF Subsetor Commander | Air Commodore Ataur Rahman | PAF-BAF | Retired | ||
Squadron Leader Wahidur Rahim | PAF-BAF | Retired | Squadron Leader Nurul Kader | PAF-BAF | Retired | ||
Squadron Leader Shamsur Rahman | PAF-BAF | Retired | Air vice-marshal Sultan Mahmud | PAF-BAF | Retired | ||
Squadron Leader Nurul Islam | PAF-BAF | Retired | Group Captain Shamsul Alam | PAF-BAF | Retired | ||
Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman | PAF-BAF | Killed in action while capturing enemy aircraft | Posthumously Awarded Bir Shreshtho | ||||
Flight Lieutenant Liaqat | PAF-BAF | Retired | Flight Lieutenant Iqbal Rashid | PAF-BAF | Retired | ||
Flying Officer Rouf | PAF-BAF | Retired | Group Captain Ashraf | PAF-BAF | Retired | ||
Flight Sergeant Abu Yusuf Khan | PAF-BAF | Retired | Flight Sergeant Shafiqullah | PAF-BAF | Retired |
After Independence
After independence, BAF received a significant donation from the former USSR, Among the aircraft delivered were Ten single-seat MiG-21MF and two twin-seat MiG-21UM. Later China also supplied some equipment.[8] Bases, Units and outposts have been established at different suitable places.
Apart from the aircraft of Kilo Flight which were donated by India, most PAF aircraft grounded in Dhaka due to runway cratering by the IAF during the liberation war, were sabotaged before surrender. Many of these were also returned to service due to the ingenuity of the Bangladeshi ground technicians. The Pakistan Air Force prior to 1971 had a large number of Bengali pilots, air traffic controllers, technicians and administrative officers. Many of them distinguished themselves during the Bangladesh Liberation War, they provided the nascent Bangladesh Air Force with a good number of trained personnel.
Defense cooperation improved with Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Pakistan and considerably with China under the administration of President Ziaur Rahman. Bangladesh Air Force received National Colours in 1980 by the then honorable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. This strategic relation continued under military dictator Hossain Mohammad Ershad in Bangladesh, which had grown more distant from its war ally, India. Strategic cooperation leading to the purchase of several squadrons of refurbished Chinese made Shenyang F-6 fighter aircraft from Pakistan have taken place in the late 1980s.[8]
During the cyclone of 1991, Bangladesh Air Force faced a huge loss in which it lost around 100 aircraft of which most were Shenyang F-6s. Still now BAF has not recovered that loss. Later BAF adopted F-7 aircraft. In 1999, Bangladesh Air Force bought six Mig-29s with two two-seated trainers. Bangladesh Air Force Academy (BAFA) received National colours in 2003 by the then honorable Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. Even the Recruits’ Training School (RTS) has been awarded with BAF Colors by an ex Chief of Air Staff in 2004.
In 2009, Government of Bangladesh make a long term plan for modernizing its armed forces called Forces Goal 2030. Under this plan, BAF is to be one of the strongest air force in the region in both air power and air defense. BAF acquired FM-90 Surface to Air Missile (SAM) system in 2011. Besides many fighter and trainer procurement programs are underway.
BAF always responded in the best possible way in the need of the nation. Bangladesh Air Force performed tremendously during deluge like flood in 1988 and after a devastating cyclonic storm in Chittagong in 1991. It also performed a lot after the Cyclone Sidr in 2007.
BAF responded well in international requirements like after earthquake in Gujrat, India in 2001; after Tsunami in Sri Lanka and the Maldives in 2004 and after earthquake in Mujaffarabad, Pakistan in 2005. It has responded to the call of United Nations by serving under its umbrella in 17 different war-torn countries of the world.
Non-combatant staff
- Group Captain A K Khandker PAF-BAF – Was assigned as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the end of July 1971 under Lieutenant Colonel Abdur Rab who remained in Comilla during the war. His primary responsibility consisted of liaison with local Indian officials and defence personnel at Kalyani, Calcutta.
Distinguished personnel
- Group Captain M. G. Tawab PAF-BAF was not allowed to report to Colonel M. A. G. Osmani and remained in Thailand until 16 December 1971. He joined Bangladesh Forces the following day after returning to Dhaka, as Deputy C-in-C at BDF HQ at Dhaka Cantonment (Old 14 Div. HQ). Tawab remained in that post until 7 April along with General Osmani. Tawab was again victim to jealous perpetrators and was forced to quit. He returned to Bangladesh in 1975 after AVM A. K. Khandker was sacked in 16 August 1975 (due to inaction on Khandkers part regarding Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's assassination). Tawab was brought back t
- Group Captain Safiul Azam PAF-BAF
Organizational structure
The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has its HQ at Dhaka Cantonment. HQ has 3 branches, Operations & Training (Ops. & Trng.), Administration and Special Duties (Admin. & SD) and Material & Maintenance (M & Mte). Each branch is headed by officers who are considered as Principal Staff Officer (PSO) and known as Assistant Chief of Air Staff, e.g. ACAS (Ops & Trng). Under each PSO there are various Directorates headed by Directors of Group Captain Rank. Under each Director there are Deputy Directors (DD) headed by Wing Commanders and Staff Officers(SO)with rank of Squadron Leader and below.
Command structure
Shoulder/Sleeve insignia | Appointment | Rank & Name | Star Plate |
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Chief of Air Staff | Air Marshal Muhammad Enamul Bari, ndu, psc | ![]() |
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Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Operations & Training) | Air Vice Marshal Abu Esrar, ndu, acsc | ![]() |
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Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Administration) | Air Vice Marshal Mashiuzzaman Serniabad,
ndu, psc |
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Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Maintenance) | Air Vice Marshal Mazharul Islam, psc | ![]() |
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Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Khademul Bashar | Air Vice Marshal Nayeem Hassan | ![]() |
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Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Bangabandhu | Air Commodore M Qamrul Ehsan | ![]() |
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Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Zahurul Haq | Air Commodore Humayun Kabir | ![]() |
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Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Matiur Rahman | Air Commodore M Anwarul Haque Sardar | ![]() |
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Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Paharkanchanpur | Air Commodore Anisur Rahman | ![]() |
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Air Officer Commanding, BAF Base Cox's Bazar | Air Commodore Sheikh Abdul Hannan | ![]() |
Branches (officer)
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Branches of Bangladesh Air Force are:
- Administration and Special Duties
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Defence Weapons Control
- Education and Training
- Engineering
- Finance
- General Duty (Navigator)
- General Duty (Pilot)
- Legal
- Logistics
- Meteorology
- ashik
Trades (airmen)
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Trades of Bangladesh Air Force are:
- Aircraft Engineering
- Electrical and Instrument Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical Transport Fitter & Operator
- Armament Engineering
- Radio Engineering
- Ground Signalling
- Radar Operating
- Life Saving Equipment
- Photography
- Air Traffic Control
- Education
- Cypher
- Meteorological
- Medical
- Secretarial
- Supply
- General Service
- Provost
- Catering
- Musician
- Aircrew
Installations
BAF Headquarters is located in Dhaka Cantonment. There are numerous bases set up all over the country. BAF Base Khademul Bashar Dhaka, BAF Base Bangabandhu Dhaka, BAF Base Zahurul Haque Chittagong and BAF Base Matiur Rahman Jessore are named after National as well as Air Force heroes. Other major bases are BAF Base Pahar Kanchanpur Tangail and Forward Operations Base at Cox's Bazar. There are also several independent units and detachments in places like Moulavibazar Radar Unit (MRU), Bogra Radar Unit (BRU), No. 74 Squadron Bangladesh Air Force at Chittagong & No.71 Squadron Bangladesh Air Force at Dhaka & Shamshernagar.
Bangladesh Air Force Academy is the commissioned officer training academy for all branches of Bangladesh Air Force. It is located at BAF Base Matiur Rahman in Jessore.
Recruits Training School[9] is the non-commissioned officer training center for all trades of Bangladesh Air Force. It is located at BAF C&M Unit Shamshernagar in Sylhet.
Ranks
Officer ranks
(in descending order)
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Air Chief Marshal | Air Marshal | Air Vice-Marshal | Air Commodore | Group Captain | Wing Commander | Squadron Leader | Flight Lieutenant | Flying Officer | Pilot Officer |
Junior Commissioned Officer, Non Commissioned Officer and Ordinary Airman ranks[10]
(in descending order)
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Master Warrant Officer | Senior Warrant Officer | Warrant Officer | Sergeant | Corporal | Leading Aircraftman | Aircraftman |
Aircraft
Aircraft inventory
Type of Aircraft | Number of Aircraft | Unit Assignment | Notes |
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Air Superiority | 8 | Squadrons: 8 | |
Fighter / Interceptor | 32[11] | Squadrons: 5,25 & 35 | |
Ground Attack Aircraft | 10 | Squadrons: 21 | To be retired in 2014 |
Jet Fighter Conversion | 7 | Squadrons: 15 | Also perform the role of Transport Trainer |
Transport Aircraft | 7 | Squadrons: 3 & 101st Special Flying Unit | C-130 and An-32 has dual transport/bomber role. |
Attack helicopter | 18[12] | Squadrons:1 & 31 | |
Helicopter | 23 | Squadrons:1, 9 & 31 | |
Intermediate Jet Trainer | 12 | Squadrons: 15 | |
Primary Fixed Wing Trainer | 40 | Squadrons: 11,12 | Also stationed in Bogra for Flying Instructor's School |
Primary Rotary Wing Trainer | 4 | Squadrons: 18 |
Air defence and strike aircraft
The MiG-29SE is the only air defence fighter aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force with a total of eight aircraft. Initially 16 aircraft was ordered, however, the procurement was cancelled after 8 aircraft were delivered. These aircraft forms the eighth squadron based in Dhaka with task of defending Bangladesh airspace. Bangladesh air force has plans to upgrade the 8 MiG-29SE to MiG-29SMT standard.
The mainstay of the multirole fighter fleet are the two squadrons of Chengdu F-7s. These supersonic aircraft can carry a wide range of weaponry, including PL-9C, PL-8, PL-7, PL-5 air-to-air, laser-guided bombs, 50 kg to 500 kg unguided bombs and rockets.
The multirole fighter squadrons are complemented by a squadron of Nanchang A-5 in the strike and close air support roles, and to counter enemy air defences. The Nanchang A-5 fleet is scheduled to be withdrawn from service after the introduction of the 3-4 squadrons of 4.5 generation fighter aircraft.
Support helicopters
Bangladesh air force helicopter squadrons serves a variety of duties from fire support to ground units to search and rescue operations during natural calamities. Their duties may include, support of the ground troops, ferrying troops and equipment of Bangladesh Army at the battlefield, heavy-lift support etc.
Future modernization program
The BAF has an ongoing modernization program that includes plans to introduce 7 squadrons of 4.5 generation fighter aircraft. In Defence IQ 2011 International Fighter Aircraft Conference in London, Chief of air staff of the Bangladesh Air Force (2007-2012), Air Marshal Shah Mohammad Ziaur Rahman revealed Bangladesh Air Force's long-term procurement and modernization plan. According to his statement, the aircraft that are being evaluated are for the procurement is sukhoi su-30 MKB, a variant of su-30 mk3 with AESA radar.It's top speed is 2500kmph. The order should materialize within 7–9 months according to him. In the mean time, one squadron of stop-gap light fighter Chengdu F-7BGI have been delivered in 2013. These aircraft are based on the Chengdu J-7G in service with PLAAl and are equipped with advanced avionics that includes HOTAS Control, three MFD displays and a HUD. The aircraft is also equipped with both air-to-air and GPS guided munitions.Three Mi-171SH attack helicopters were also received in 2013.Meanwhile, the existing MiG-29 fleet will also be upgraded to Mig-29SMT standard for operational use for another 15–20 years.Bangladesh Govt. has ordered 24 Yakovlev Yak-130 Lead-in fighter trainer and 5 Mi-171SH attack helicopters from Russia.[13] Bangladesh is also negotiating with US government for the regeneration, overhaul, modifications and logistics support for 4 off-the-shelf Lockheed Martin C-130E, 20 engines and associated parts, equipment, and training for an estimated cost of $180 million.[14]
UN mission deployment
More than 600+ BAF personnel, including officers and airmen, 10 BAF helicopters and are currently deployed to various UN Missions. Another C-130 transport aircraft is providing support to UN Mission in Africa. With the deployment of C-130 aircraft and its personnel, Bangladesh became the largest troops contributing country in UN Peace Keeping Missions.
Guided weapons
Name | Version | Type | Used by | Notes |
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PL-2 | Infrared Guided Air-to-air missile | F-7MB, A-5C | ||
PL-5 | E | Active Infrared Guided Air-to-air missile | F-7MB, A-5C | |
PL-7 | Infrared Guided Air-to-air missile | F-7MB, A-5C | PRC version of the French Matra Magic R.550 missile. | |
PL-9 | C | Infrared Guided Air-to-air missile | F-7BG | |
Vympel R-27 | Infrared Guided (R-27T), Semi Active Radar Guided (R-27R), and Active Radar Guided (R-27AE) | MiG-29 | ||
Vympel R-73 | Infrared Guided Air-to-air missile | MiG-29 | ||
Vympel R-77 | Beyond-visual-range missile Air-to-air missile | MiG-29 | ||
LT-2 | Laser Guided Bomb | F-7BG, F-7MB, A-5C | ||
LS-6 | Satellite Guided Bomb | F-7BG, F-7MB, A-5C | ||
FM-90 | Surface-to-air missile | Ground Based Air Defence | [15] |
Markings
The basic dimensions of the Bangladesh Air Force badge, motto, ensign, and roundel are similar to that of the Commonwealth nations. Their basic colours are blue, green and red.
List of the Chiefs of Air Staff, Bangladesh Air Force
Rank | Name | Duration | Note |
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Air Vice Marshal | Abdul Karim Khandker | 10 April 1972 – 17 August 1975 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Muhammad Ghulam Tawab | August 18, 1975 – 1977 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Khademul Bashar | 1977–1977 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Abdul Gafoor Mahmud | 1977–1978 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Sadruddin Mohammad Hossain | 1978–1982 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Sultan Mahmud | 1982–1987 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Momtaz Uddin Ahmed | 1987–1991 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Altaf Hossain Chowdhury | 4 June 1991 – 3 June 1995 | |
Air Marshal | Jamal Uddin Ahmed | 3 June 1995 – 4 June 2001 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Rafiqul Islam | 4 June 2001 – 7 April 2002 | |
Air Vice Marshal | Fakhrul Azam | 8 April 2002 – 7 April 2007 | |
Air Marshal | Shah Mohammad Ziaur Rahman | 8 April 2007 – 12 June 2012 | NDC, FAWC, PSC |
Air Marshal | Muhammad Enamul Bari | 13 June 2012 – present | NDU, PSC |
See also
References
- ^ "[ Bangladesh Air Force ]". Baf.mil.bd. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ http://www.banglachic.com/ekattore-uttar-ronangon-p7217.html
- ^ Ministry of Defense Gazette Notification No.8/25/D-1/72-1378, Dated 15 December 1973
- ^ Ahmed, Capt.Akram. "YOUTUBE INTERVIEW WITH CAPTAIN AKRAM".
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- ^ "AMR AIR FORCE DIRECTORY 2013". Asian Military Review. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2013.
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- ^ "Bangladesh Plans to Buy 24 Russian Jet Trainers | World | RIA Novosti". En.rian.ru. 27 March 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ^ "Air Force to buy 4 US aircraft". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 28 May 2013.
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