Afghan National Air Corps MI-35 helicopters take off in a formation practice for the aerial parade in the upcoming Afghan National Day in Kabul. 12 April 2007
U.S. Airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Training Group (AETG) at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan mentor Afghans on flying operations Oct. 3, 2009. The goal of the 438th AETG is to help the Afghans build their own air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Angelita Lawrence/Released)
KABUL, Afghanistan -- A collection of Mi-17's and Mi-35 helicopters and C-27 and AN-32 Fixed Wing Craft take part in an air show in celebration of Victory Day on April 28, 2010 in Kabul, Afghanistan. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Quillen/ RELEASED).