2nd Squadron
The Iraqi Air Force Squadron 2 received two Jordanian UH-1H Huey helicopters Feb. 1, 2005, provinding the New Iraqi Army with airlift support and important troop moving capabilities for the growing Iraqi air force command. The 2nd squadron is slated to receive another 6 Huey's by February 2006.
As of February 2005, 14 Iraqi pilots are fully trained and are awaiting additional flight instruction from their U.S. advisory support team pilots. Flight training will continue for until all 48 Iraqi pilots are certified.
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