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WNR: The State of the Iraqi Air Force

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From "Taking Flight" (March 6, 2009): War News Radio takes a look at the current state of the Iraqi Air Force, and learns that training new pilots hasn't been the highest priority. Read the full description.
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Wnrpodart_medium Most attention has been focused on the readiness of the Iraqi army and police, but they're only part of Iraq's military, which still relies on U.S. planes for vital air support.  War News Radio's Jess Engebretson and Elizabeth Threlkeld check in on the status of the Iraqi Air Force, and ask if and when the Iraqis will be able to take on the task of patroling the country's skies.

The piece was first featured in "Taking Flight" on March 6, 2009.

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Most attention has been focused on the readiness of the Iraqi army and police, but they're only part of Iraq's military, which still relies on U.S. planes for vital air support.  War News Radio's Jess Engebretson and Elizabeth Threlkeld check in on the status of the Iraqi Air Force, and ask if and when the Iraqis will be able to take on the task of patroling the country's skies.

The piece was first featured in "Taking Flight" on March 6, 2009.

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