Originally Posted by
DustoffVT
They (Iraqi AF) stood up a small C-130 squadron while I was at Tallil (Ali to you USAF dudes). I think they were using already trained pilots and American IPs. They flew a few missions and then it fizzled out. I wouldn't want to be flying GA around Kirkuk right now. I hope they have a plan for when the training center gets it from IDF.
They were previous Iraqi pilots but calling them trained is debatable...pretty scary stuff. It was American IPs that flew with them for training and instruction. It didn't fizzle out...it moved locations and is still going strong with their own air mission.