“This flight signifies another beginning for the Iraqi air force,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Chris Spangenberg, an instructor pilot with the 870th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron. “The King Air gives them a 21st century capability that can be integrated into the overall mission with ground forces.
The King Air expands Iraqi aircrews’ ability to detect insurgent activity, such as attempts to damage power lines and oil pipelines, Spangenberg said.
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