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Afghan air force Capt. Shahnawaz Nabi Zada, C-27A loadmaster, Maj. Nik Mohamad, C-27A co-pilot, and Col. Aimal Pacha, C-27A aircraft and squadron commander, each assigned to the AAF Kabul Air Wing, stand for a moment on the Kabul, Afghanistan, International Airport flightline ahead of their first independent flying mission together without the onboard presence of coalition mentors. The crew flew a one-hour proficiency training mission July 19, 2012, the first C-27A independent flying mission for the Afghan AF. (Afghan air force photo by Capt. Rahmi Khoda Rahimi)

First all-Afghan C-27A aircrew goes solo

2012/08/08 • Comments

“This first flight signifies the result of many individuals’ hard work and dedication. The AAF members are eager to support their country and are proud to do so.”

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Category: News - Afghan Air Force, News - General, News - News

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KELTC Site Lead Joe O’Connor with former English students(from the left), Lt. Sherzai, Lt. Shah Poor, KELTC Site Lead Joe O’Connor, Lt. Ghaznavi, Lt. Walid Noori. (Photo by Dr. Ronnie L. Holley)

English Makes Flying Possible

2012/02/20 • Comments

“Often teachers do not get to see the results of their work; however, my visit to Shindand gave me the unique opportunity to see prior KELTC students using English to successfully fly their first solo flights,” said KELTC Site Lead, Joseph O’Connor.

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Category: News - Afghan Air Force

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Coalition partners stand in formation at Shindand Air Base Dec. 10 during a ceremony that marked the beginning of the first undergraduate pilot training held exclusively inside Afghanistan in more than 30 years. (Italian air force photo by/OF-2 Cristoforo Russo)

First Afghan pilot class in 30 years kicks off at Shindand

2011/12/21 • Comments

“It will be a joy helping somebody else become what I wanted to become all my life,” said Orin Osmon, an instructor pilot for the course. “As a young boy I wanted to become a pilot and I accomplished that. I want to help these young people get there as well.”

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Category: News - Afghan Air Force, News - News

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