Underground hangar

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An underground hangar is a type of hangar for military aircraft, usually dug into the side of a mountain for protection. It is bigger and more protected than a hardened aircraft shelter (HAS).

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aircraft cavern; military cavern
cavern, hangar, 
cavern

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  • Aircraft cavern
    underground hangar used by the Swiss Air Force
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Norway Bodø Main Air Station underground hangar portal.Norway Bodø Main Air Station underground hangar portal.
Yugoslavia Željava Air Base underground hangar portal.Yugoslavia Željava Air Base underground hangar portal.
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    commonsimageNorway Bodø Main Air Station underground hangar portal. Commons
    commonsimageYugoslavia Željava Air Base underground hangar portal. Commons