Iraq eyes F-16 to spearhead rebuild of fast-jet air force

With coalition forces progressively disengaging from Iraq, its own armed forces are increasingly taking over the responsibility for fighting the insurgency and ensuring the nation's security. Jon Lake reports. As part of the security process the Iraqi government is rebuilding an air force. Initially...

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