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The Last Flight of the Kiowa Warrior-WO3 Daniel Mercado Interview
U.S. Forces Afghanistan
Nov. 22, 2014 | 7:12
Five Kiowa Warrior helicopters flew for the final time, after years of combat service, because the air frame is transitioning out of use by the U.S. Army. Soldiers of C Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division flew an emotional, final flight from Bagram Airfield and back, while demonstrating the helicopter's capabilities, as a tribute to the Kiowas.
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