U.S. Prepares Iraqis For Attack Copters
BAGHDAD [MENL] -- The U.S. military has been preparing the new Iraq Air
Force to operate its first attack aircraft.
Officials said the U.S. military has been teaching the Iraqi army and
air force the use of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft in attack missions.
They said the instruction including the loading and firing of air-to-ground
weapons, including the Hellfire missile.