The Greek Government has granted permission for landing and refueling of warplanes en route to Egypt and Israel. Official sources said Russian planes were permitted to stop on their way to Egypt while similar permission was given to French aircraft destined for delivery to the Israel Air Force. The report said the planes carried Egyptian and Israel air force insignia.
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