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Iraqi Air Force Wings...

Postby C » Fri Mar 13, 2009 7:06 pm

For the first time an Iraqi Air Force student pilot has been awarded his wings to the same standard as all RAF multi engine pilots. Good for him. :) Hopefully more will follow, and he can take his experience back to the fledgling training units in his homeland.


http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/TrainingAndAdventure/IraqiPilotGraduatesFromRafCranwell.htm

Reading the report, it's a little intriguing that he did his English language course after doing his officer training at RAF Cranwell!
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Re: Iraqi Air Force Wings...

Postby expat » Sat Mar 14, 2009 3:47 am

All credit to him, Hope he manages to put it to good use on his return.

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Re: Iraqi Air Force Wings...

Postby Craig. » Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:10 am

well done to him.
does he have to dig his aircraft out the sand first before he can fly though? lol
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