Training the Afghan Air Force in Kandahar 25.07.11

Channel:
United Kingdom BFBS Forces News
Subscribers:
946,000
Published on ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3mQHNVwyEU


Duration: 2:58
2,034 views
5

There's lots in the news about efforts to develop the Afghan Army, but it's Air Force is also expanding rapidly. At Kandahar, the Air Wing is now supporting ANA operations across Helmand - flying helicopters in and out of Camp Bastion and across the province to transport and resupply troops. There are up to 400 members of the Afghan Air force in Kandahar and everyone has different levels of experience. Some are new recruits, others have years of flying experience having been pilots under a former regime. The task of the team is to bring all their skills together. The pilots are being trained up by NATO personnel and they say they've already noticed a massive improvement in skills.



Other Videos By BFBS Forces News


2011-08-01Saracens rugby team are put to the test by the RAF 29.07.11
2011-08-01RAF Leaves Kinloss 29.07.11
2011-07-29British troops on pre-deployment training before Op Herrick 15 28.07.11
2011-07-29Warships receive big welcome home 28.07.11
2011-07-29Troops in Cyprus commemorate historic battle 28.07.11
2011-07-28Combat medics prepare for Afghanistan 27.07.11
2011-07-28Beijing silver medallist swaps Olympics to serve with Royal Marines in Helmand 27.07.11
2011-07-27Day for answers for families of three servicemen killed by rogue Afghan soldier 26.07.11
2011-07-27Behind the scenes at the RAF Typhoon factory 26.07.11
2011-07-27Kandahar's very own Mr Whippy 26.07.11
2011-07-26Training the Afghan Air Force in Kandahar 25.07.11
2011-07-25Officer Cadets train in Sennelager 22.07.11
2011-07-25Premiership stars and forces rugby players in music video shoot 22.07.11
2011-07-22Two British nationals detained in Afghanistan by British forces 21.07.11
2011-07-22Two British soldiers repatriated 21.07.11
2011-07-22Driving with a difference puts Afghan Army to the test 21.07.11
2011-07-22Troops get back to basics for Op Herrick 17 21.07.11
2011-07-21Lashkar Gah now in Afghan control 20.07.11
2011-07-21Royal praise for bravery of Apache crews 20.07.11
2011-07-21Siblings are TA's true band of brothers 20.07.11
2011-07-19Memorial to Royal Artillery Gunners who made ultimate sacrifice 18.07.11


Tags:
British
Forces
News
Afghanistan
Army
Air
Force
ANA
Helmand
Camp
Bastion