This was what I had said years ago on the Goa-Goans site. Check my article at http://www.colaco.net/1/GdeFdabolim3.htm ...
I think I also discussed this topic on this forum with the late Philip Thomas a few years ago. AFAIK, the airport was given to the Navy in caretaker mode by the then military governor Kandeth until issues were resolved to pass over control to a civilian government. I don't know exactly what transpired at the time of the handover, but the Navy has not relinquished its hold ever since. Perhaps the likes of Mario Cabrala e Sá and Chacha Alfred might know. Cheers, Gabriel. ----- Original Message ---- > From: Gabe Menezes <[email protected]> > To: "Goa's premiere mailing list, estb. 1994!" <[email protected]> > Sent: Tue, 1 February, 2011 8:58:35 PM > Subject: [Goanet] Defence sites indicate Dabolim as ‘war booty’ >
