Combat Camera Video: Iraqi Air Force Hellfire Rocket Launch, Part 2

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2009 -- Embedded above is a b-roll video of the Iraqi Air Force hitting a target with a Hellfire rocket. For the first time since the re-formation of the Iraqi air force, an Iraqi pilot fired a missile from an aircraft Nov. 04.

A three-man Iraqi aircrew from Squadron 3 fired an AGM-114 Hellfire missile from an AC-208 Caravan at a target on a bombing range near Al Asad Air Base, officials at Multinational Force Security Transition Command Iraq announced in a Nov. 10 press release.

The event marked a milestone for the Iraqi military as they become increasingly responsible for their own security. The ability for Iraqi aircrews to launch missiles from the AC-208 will dramatically improve their ability to operationally support Iraqi security forces on the ground and achieves a key foundational capability for a credible and enduring Iraqi air force.

These rockets will have a great and active role in fighting terrorism in all parts of Iraq," said Staff Lt. Gen. Anwar Hamad Amen Ahmed, commander of the Iraqi air force.

Im extremely proud of both the Iraqi Air Force and our Advisor Team, said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Rob Kane, director of Iraq Training Advisory Mission-Air Force. Together we have all worked hard to make this important day a reality. From the enlisted crews who loaded the missiles, to the aircrew who employed the system, to the air operations directors who integrated the entire sequence of clearance and authorization, this live-fire exercise was a perfect example of what a strong professional partnership between air forces looks like.

The capability is several years in the making and is a dramatic step forward in establishing the Iraqi military as a credible and effective force for defending the people of Iraq, said U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero, commander of Multi-National Security Transition Command Iraq. Part 2 of 2.

(Courtesy Video, American Forces Network Iraq. Length: 00:6:42.)

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[AIRIRAQ3]

االسيد قائد القوه الجويه

هربت انا من سنه ١٩٩٣ وكنت فني اسلحه جويه بعد سفري تعلمت ودرست للتطوير نفسي تعلمت الطياران على طيارات بي بي ال في انكلترا وهولنده وكذلك درست وتعلمت هذه اللغات ومنها كذلك الروسيه وشاهدت احدث تكنلوجيا الطائرات ودرست نظري وعلى المدربه فقط بوينغ ٧٣٧-٨٠٠ وكذلك بوينغ 747-٤٠٠-رر .طرقت بابك عام ٢٠١٠ الشهر ١١ ولكن لم تفتح لي الابواب وتم الستهزاء بي من قبل الاستعلامات ؤبالحرف الوحد كالو لي انت مو كردي . سيدي

[mrmakam84]

تره هو فريق مو عميد اخي... باوع زين.

[AmirBarnett87]

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[TheDreamAviator]

@shia , and I don't belong to old Iraqi Government , I just look to Iraq from the brid of View, I really dream in a perfect Iraq , no Shi3a Sinaa ,But Islam)

All of the Iraqi P-Parties they are controlled by countries who is willing to leave their foot step in Iraq, They don't want Iraq to become a strong country again , this is why I hate Arab Country and Iran . FUCK FUCKK them ALL. US government they don't have any problem as far as they are feeded with Oil.

[TheDreamAviator]

@shiaGodfather , Don't you think that the F word its really helpfull to reliefe the angry feelings ? I speak Perfect English in dispite of Its my 2and Languge but I guess I was drunk when I wrote this comment and it was behind the Angry Feelings :) .

For your info ,Those Jerks they don't represent the( Real Iraqi People Community ) , they just look after the money , they are not concernd @ the Country , they just there to steal money and leave afterwards.

[shiaGodfather]

@TheDreamAviator I don't think that you speak English neither as far as I see your comments started with fuck and ended with another one you need to come down and stopped watching the Iraqi news otherwise you will have a heart attack. Hopefully lol you stupid pathi son of a bitch

[TheDreamAviator]

كس اختك سيدي ما تعرف تحجي انكليزي اشون صرت عميد كس اختك سيدي

[TheDreamAviator]

Man Fuck those kind of media , what they fuck what the fuck what the fuck , where is our fucking jet engine fighters, fuck fuck fuck

[MakeQuikCashOnline]

boy thier gonna need alot more of those before we can stop helping them..