What does the cryptic crossword clue "Adriatic peninsula or its air force (6)" mean?

The definition is "Adriatic peninsula". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ITS + AIR = ISTRIA; definition: "Adriatic peninsula" The answer is ISTRIA.

Adriatic peninsula or its air force (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23308 | 20 Down | 2004-11-24 flower

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