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2018-03-29 Afghanistan

Taliban reacts in panic as AAF drops first laser-guided bomb

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Posted by Fred 2018-03-29 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: Taliban

#1 "WTF? Aiieeeeee!"

Posted by Frank G 2018-03-29 09:47|| 2018-03-29 09:47|| Front Page Top

#2 I was skeptical at first, but the Afghan Air Force seems to be making good use of those cute little Super Tucanos.

Posted by SteveS 2018-03-29 10:26|| 2018-03-29 10:26|| Front Page Top

#3 Contract pilots and maintenance crews, Steve.
The only AFG might be the fuel and paint.

Posted by Skidmark 2018-03-29 14:27|| 2018-03-29 14:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Contract pilots and maintenance crews

Ah, that explains a lot. Thanks, Skid!

Personally, I see a great future for Private Military Contractors in places where the govt is unable to stand up forces capable of dealing with the local hard boys. But that's a rant for another day.

Posted by SteveS 2018-03-29 23:10|| 2018-03-29 23:10|| Front Page Top

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