In The Air Today: Afghan Air Force Developing Its Capabilities -- Washington Times
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — In southwestern Afghanistan, this reporter for The Washington Times recently hitched a ride on a helicopter manned by Afghans, including the pilot and two door gunners, as well
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — In southwestern Afghanistan, this reporter for The Washington Times recently hitched a ride on a helicopter manned by Afghans, including the pilot and two door gunners, as well as U.S. military personnel.
The 20-minute flight was aboard an Mi-17, a Russian-made aircraft that Afghans have learned to fly.
The U.S.-led coalition is helping Afghanistan recruit, train and deploy an air force, which is not expected to be fully capable until after 2017.
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My Comment: They have a long way to go before becoming an effective fighting force.
The 20-minute flight was aboard an Mi-17, a Russian-made aircraft that Afghans have learned to fly.
The U.S.-led coalition is helping Afghanistan recruit, train and deploy an air force, which is not expected to be fully capable until after 2017.
Read more ....
My Comment: They have a long way to go before becoming an effective fighting force.