Flew into Khoramabad many times in the mid-seventies....lots of high nasty terrain thereabouts..and yes, NDB approaches at that time altho we had Omega/VLF as well, helped a lot.. .The VLF was VERY accurate.. .Iran Air at that time was a well respected carrier, with a good safety record. Maintenance top-notch as well. Had the Shah on board for two flights...and our call sign was "blue flight 001".. .Quite a pleasant guy....and an accomplished pilot.
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