An Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano crew chief give signals to his pilot during takeoff on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2017. The A-29 is a light weight support aircraft capable of conducting close air support, aerial escort, armed overwatch and aerial interdiction. The AAF has an approved authorization strength of about 8,000 members serving as aircrew, maintainers and support roles. AAF is based at three air wings and multiple detachments across Afghanistan. The A-29s are actively engaged in combat and flew their first operational missions on April 14, 2016. ( Air Force

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An Afghan Air Force A-29 Super Tucano crew chief give signals to his pilot during takeoff on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 4, 2017. The A-29 is a light weight support aircraft capable of conducting close air support, aerial escort, armed overwatch and aerial interdiction. The AAF has an approved authorization strength of about 8,000 members serving as aircrew, maintainers and support roles. AAF is based at three air wings and multiple detachments across Afghanistan. The A-29s are actively engaged in combat and flew their first operational missions on April 14, 2016. ( Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Martin)

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