Afghanistan (after the withdrawal of the Soviet troops in February 1989); Air Base Begram (Bagram) 11 km southeast of Charikar in the province of Parwan; the former Soviet base now serves as a base for the Afghan government forces. Transport aircraft (Antonov An-124?) Of the Afghan government troops at take-off; in the foreground a Mig-21; in the air several combat helicopters (probably of the Soviet type Mil Mi-24).Photo; September 1989.