Wikipedia:Files for deletion/Replaceable fair use/File:IAF western airfields.jpg


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the proposed deletion of a fair use image as a replaceable image. Please do not modify it. 

The result was to delete the image.

These images are the only ones found so far that identitifes the IAF and the PAF bases involved. The locations and geographical co-ordinates of some of the airfields (especially PAF ones) ones are usually not declared and/or publicised. CIA maps and data available on the net don't usually identify sensitive locations, including defence installations. Some of these lie outside of notable cities and/or towns(eg, PAF Masroor, PAF Murid,PAF Talhar, IAF Uttarlai, IAF Halwara). An alternate image has not been identified, and if created is most likely to incorporate error. Also, it is neccessary to include a map, as per the last point of the fairuse rationale provided below within this box.

With regards to the rationale for fair use,first of all it is not subject to subscription, and is not a cause of revenue-loss. Also, it is integrally linked to understand why the PAF struck the bases it did and not other ones (ie, the target airfields were in direct path of the proposed offensive, or were geographically and strategically in a place to provide ground support, while the airfields ignored were not) so the maps are quite important.This is also consistent with the aim with the original image was created. Lastly there is no uncopyrighted alternative, and it is not possible to create a free alternative since the source data are not known. The images reproduction is essentially to dissipate information (consistent with Indian Information Act) that is essential to understand the operation itself. I do think it satisfies fair use.Rueben lys 21:48, 24 April 2007 (UTC)


 * This is a map, so a free version can be recreated from the data. Fair use rationale is not valid here. --Spike Wilbury 04:15, 10 May 2007 (UTC)
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