Vice Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2014/08/30/ISIS-says-it-forces-abduct-pilots-to-train-fighters.html The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria said in a recent tweet it is forcing detained Syrian pilots to train militant fighters to fly stolen aircraft, CNN Arabic reported on Saturday. In an account reportedly associated with the militant group, ISIS said in a tweet the pilots were abducted when the group gained control over the Tabqa military airbase in Raqqa Province. ISIS seized the airbase earlier this month. The major airfield houses warplanes, helicopters, tanks and other artillery and ammunition, which were also confiscated by ISIS, according to several media reports. ISIS did not provide any information about the nature of the training, according to CNN Arabic. A U.N. investigation has found that ISIS forces are waging a campaign to instill fear, which includes amputations, public executions and whippings in their northern Syria stronghold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Holt! Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I only need 5 more... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabus Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Perfect, one step closer to putting stars on jets again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summe32c Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 They're probably thinking that they are now on par with the US air capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger41 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Hopefully they train them on the time honored "Syrian lead turn". 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeA10 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Years ago as a UPT Class Commander, I had some Middle Eastern students. At the graduation ceremony, the WG/CC got up to present some type of gift to the 3 guys, thanks them for their efforts, and concludes with "Remember to always break right." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napoleon_Tanerite Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 In before they fly more hours annually than we do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnman Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I'm sure with a little training from Syrian pilots under duress, they'll be top notch aviators in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnetfreezer Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I'd jump at the chance as a Syrian pilot. It's the perfect escape plan. Command forward, "... the next step to level off is to pull the handle between your legs..." Unless ISIS threaten's the pilot's family still in Syria. Fits with their MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) I have a friend in AFG detained for the same reason. HA! I see what you did there.. Edited September 6, 2014 by DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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