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U.S. deploys two AWACS to Chad under fighter cover
The United States sent two AWACS with support aircraft under fighter cover to monitor potential Libyan backed attacks in Chad. President Reagan approved the move after consultations with allies. Planes likely base in Sudan, not entering Libyan air space, with 12 F-15s and two KC-10 tankers mentioned by sources.
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Washington
United States
U.S
Chad
State Department
Anita Stockman
Reagan
Miss Stockman
George P. Shultz
Egypt
Sudan
Tinker Air Force Base
Oklo
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