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FSX HAF Noratlas. In 1970, the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) received 50 surplus Noratlases from Germany as World War II compensations and NATO help. These Noratlases were based at Elefsis AFB near Athens, with the 354th Tactical Airlift Squadron (112th Tactical Fighter Wing). Hellenic Air Force 354th Sqdr Noratlases were used in the airlifting of the 1st Greek Rangers Squadron from Crete (Souda) to Cyprus (Nicosia) on the night of July 21-22, 1974, during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. In spite of the aircraft age and the adverse flying conditions, 12 of the 15 aircraft which participated in operation "Nike" (Victory in Greek) managed to land at Nicosia airport. The Greek 1st Rangers Squadron managed to keep the National Airport of Nicosia in UN hands and did not surrender it to the Turkish Brigade which attacked the airport. Textures only, requires PROJET_NORATLAS_BASE_PACK.ZIP. By Diakodimitriou Christos.