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Chabua (IPA: /tʃəˈbʊə/ or /tʃəˈbwɑː/) is a town and a town area committee in Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam, India. Chabua is situated in between Dibrugarh town and Tinsukia town on NH-37 30 and 20 km (19 and 12 mi) from both the district towns, respectively.
Chabua Air Force Station (ICAO: VECA) is an Indian Air Force base located at Chabua of Dibrugarh district in the state of Assam, India.
The Hump was the name given by Allied pilots in the Second World War to the eastern end of the Himalayan Mountains over which they flew military transport aircraft from India to China to resupply the Chinese war effort of Chiang Kai-shek and the units of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) based in China.
Oct 4, 2016 · Others sardonically termed it the “aluminum trail.” The August 2, 1943, flight—designated ATC Flight 12420, bound from Chabua in northeast India’s Assam Province to Kunming in southwest China’s Yunnan Province—was unusual because it carried 18 military and civilian passengers, but no cargo.
Oct 11, 2016 · On their 80-mile trek back to civilization, a native guide explained the Hump to Sevareid in a way that perfectly encapsulated its astonishing expanse: “India there,” he said, pointing in one direction, and then, pointing in the other, “China there.”
- Stephan Wilkinson
Welcome to Chabua, a hidden gem nestled in the northeastern state of Assam. Known for its lush green landscapes, tea gardens, and vibrant culture, Chabua offers a unique and off-the-beaten-path travel experience.
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May 28, 1995 · After traveling to China via India in late 1944, he led a rescue team that parachuted into a Japanese POW camp on Hainan Island and freed 400 Allied prisoners.
