Kolkata Airport Celebrates Its 100-Yr Journey With Historical Exhibitions & Cultural Programmes

Credits: Wikimedia Commons

100 Years Old

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International Flights

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British-Era Importance

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Airport Post-World War II

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Renaming Of Airport

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Comprehensive upgrades

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December to March

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Union Civil Aviation Minister

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