Photos by Airman 1st Class Edgar Grimaldo
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs August 18, 2023
An Algerian air force pilot, assigned to the 2nd Tactical Airlift Wing, looks out the window of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules while flying over Germany, Aug. 2. Hosting training operations offers U.S. and Algerian airmen the opportunity to learn and grow from each other’s knowledge of aircraft procedures.
Algerian air force pilots, assigned to the 2nd Tactical Airlift Wing, sit in the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft while flying over Germany, Aug. 2. The 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air advisors partnered Airmen from the 2nd TAW and 37th Airlift Squadron together for opportunities to exchange knowledge and learn about mission briefs, training processes, qualifications and evaluations of the C-130J.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Pelky, right, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules instructor pilot, speaks with Algerian air force pilots, assigned to the 2nd Tactical Airlift Wing, about C-130J pre-flight procedures at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 2. The 37th AS hosted the Algerian pilots as part of a larger familiarization training with the 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron air advisors.
An Algerian air force pilot, assigned to the 2nd Tactical Airlift Wing, looks over a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft flight itinerary, Aug. 2, 2023. The 37th AS briefed the Algerian pilots on U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft procedures, pre-flight inspections and mission planning during their time at Ramstein AB.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Pelky, left, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules instructor pilot, instructs U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Algerian air force pilots, assigned to the 2nd Tactical Airlift Wing, on how to conduct pre-flight inspections at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 2. The 37th AS familiarized the Algerian pilots on mission planning, training processes, pre-flight aircraft inspections and qualifications for C-130Js during their visit.
Algerian air force pilots, assigned to the 2nd Tactical Airlift Wing, watch as U.S. Air Force Maj. Sandra Salzman, left, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot-physician, prepares a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules for take off at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 2. Members of the Algerian air force partnered with the 37th AS to share their knowledge and experience with mission planning, training processes, pre-flight aircraft inspections and qualifications for C-130Js.
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