Jirah Military Airbase

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Jirah Airbase (Al-Jarrah Airbase).
This airbase houses a squadron of 'L-39ZA jet trainer aircraft'. These Aero L-39's were widely used for ground-attacks in the Syrian Civil war.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aero_L-39

The airport was probably also used to place old/defect aircrafts.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_boneyard

This airbase was captured by the SAA around 13 May 2017.
Source: www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-syria-airport...
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jirah_Military_Airbase
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Coordinates:   36°5'46"N   37°56'26"E

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  • The base has been retaken by the SAA on the 12th of May 2017