Escape From Kabul | Afghan Pilot's Journey | 52 Documentary
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2024
- In the chaos of a country on the brink of collapse, those tasked with defending and helping others soon found themselves in dire need of rescue. Khial Shinwari witnessed the horror of the American withdrawal from an Afghan military base. He never expected his country would fall into the Taliban's hands again. Amidst the evacuation, the 35-year-old Afghan air force pilot's mission was to fly other people to safety, 130 in all. But as the Taliban closed in, he found himself planning his own and his family's escape to the United States, leaving his life and career behind. Now, he grapples with a vastly different life but refuses to give up on his dreams of taking flight again.
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Hello everyone,
Thank you for your concerns and good thoughts,
This is an old documentary Luckily I am flying Boeing 767 for an Airline.
Thank you 🙏 All.
lor ta de ma wakata lor be de lesbo we kho kha terbiyat ye waka chi zama andaza ghalata sabita shi
good luck to you and your family. I watched the whole documentary and was touched. How is your family doing back in Afghanistan?
Happy to learn u are back in the sky
As an Afghan, I am proud of him. He is so brave, and I am sure that he is capable of doing everything that he wants. Love you form heart of Afghanistan, Kabul.🖤❤💚 موفق و پیروز باشی هم وطن
My best friend since childhood is from Syria both parents were doctors that owned their own practices. Moving to the United States their medical degrees were no longer recognized. So they had to go back to medical school in the US. Now both very successful and own their own practices here in the US now. My point is no matter how long it takes do what makes you happy!
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This guy is a better American than most Americans born stateside. Nowadays, everyone takes everything for granted. These people know how to live their lives to the best they can be. It is a fresh start for them so to speak. Good luck to him and his family. Go grab that American dream.
next episode: Escape from Kyiv...Ukraine Pilots Journey
He will be back as a pilot for sure.May God bless him and his family.
such a qualified man should be employed according to his qualification!
If he choose to stay he could have been Taliban pilot
Not really....
My dad Chinedu Mogebubuimpanzee is from Nigeria. In the nineteen eighties he fled the country where he was also a Colonel in the 1666664th Fighter wing flying Spitfires. He came to America but as a black man he couldn’t get a good job-despite going back to college. He ended up working at a nursing home in Texas where he changes adult diapers on old people and wipes spit from their mouth. Sometimes when he comes home, he drinks heavily. When drunk, he shakes with rage and rolls on the floor in total despair. He keeps saying “I am Chinedu, the son of Chief Maganugubambamobutu..How dare the Americans reduce me to the status of Chief Buttocks Wiper?!!!”
Non of the pilot have been killed so far and all of them doing their routine job in Kabul airport, and they live in Kabul with respect while in USA all the professional Afghan staff are driving Uber 😢 for real 😳or some store keepers .i am not representing Taliban but this is ground reality. Trump and Biden administration handover the entire country to Taliban we never expect that so far step .for the last 20 years we sacrificed so much brought back the dead Afghanistan on foot once again and Trump administration just handover to Taliban like a plate full French fries . Shame shame
Vitamin 2.0 america loser...😂😂😂😂😅😅😅.... Afghanistan winer ...at called afghani power ....
All these mother fuckers lie so much, we all know, we will do anything it takes to get a foreign citizenship. My dad was a brigadier and he always fought Talibans in the front line, alhumdulillah he is a free man and still lives in Kabul even though he is been offered a free flight but still chose to stay. All this is a nonsense
agreed brother
You are 100% right they are just lying for Nationality s h a m e on them
@@MansoorKhan-bz8lk
Dear don't blame trump . Freedom is not for free it demands sacrifices of lives. Afghan 3 lac equipped Army surrendered like a card without firing a single bullet. Though they were leader less as ur Army chief and President had already fled the country but still it there was a single leader emerged from with in Afghan Army and fought back things wouldve been different.
My family went through this after the fall of Saigon. My dad was also a pilot in the airforce and was given a choice to evacuate first.
it absolutely lie that Taliban killing previous army Pilots. Now all pilots that working with taliban are from previous army why the didn't kill them. and also some came back from the west to serve back to the country
100% Right they are just lying to get I'd or Nationality of the foreign country
They were being killed before the takeover but now taliban need those pilots why tf would they kill him now
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The Taliban is killing everybody!
its true aswell, taliban arent idiots they know pilots dont come easy and all skilled jobs too
I think he's a brave man😊
He made a story to stay in America as he's life is in danger
So you have never heard of the long arm from the KGB? The killings they have done in foreign country's? Even Iran kills people outside Iran.
You're correct 💯 👍
His life changed drastically and he's still hopeful and full of dreams. Wish you the best Khial.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for the wonderful video. Very informative and interesting from the people of US military allies that made changes of their life and their family.
You have all my blessings❤
Good luck and the Best.
I'm proud of you for saving people may GOD continue to strengthen bless and protect you and ur family bro.
Most of the Afghan Air Force pilots didn't perish; many evacuated or were coerced into working with the Taliban, with some willingly doing so due to ethnic ties or past alliances.
Reports suggest that the Taliban now have complete control and surveillance over the remaining pilots stranded in Afghanistan. These pilots have allegedly been threatened, along with their families, to comply with Taliban demands.
Khial's observation is accurate: pilots were targeted before August 15th, butthe primary focus is the NDS officers and ANA special forces.
On another note, the documentary on the Taliban's 2021 takeover fails to capture the gravity of the situation, itz just about the life changes experienced upon entering US soil as a migrant.
Credit to Colonel Khial's American comrades for their concern and remembrance of him, contrasting with their government's approach.
If i m professional pilot I wil rather work my homeland then working USA
Oh you think working as a former US pilot in Afghanistan will be great fun?
@@wouter44your media is 🗑️. Try to be rational
I wish you all the best in your dreams to become a pilot again, God bless you
Wow 👏👏
My grandpa would tell stories about world war one and two ...as i was growing up
Now i just want my life to be in mid east ❤
Ror-Jana Wish you Goodluck in your future life.
In the begining it would be hard for you, but slowly and gradually things will settle down for you and you will live a Happy life.
Very brave man.
This is absolutely lie. Mostly pilots and army officers are routinely working. You can talk to them and can serve your officer ranked job again. Atleast it is better than the job you are doing right now in america.
Good luck bro🎉
I hope he can get back into the sky and become an airline pilot. I also hope his family, both in Afghanistan and the US are healthy and safe.
Those who were not patriotic for thier motherland will how patriotic to America but hey I pray this person have a nice life
you're right 100 percent
god bless man
Thousands military personnel still live Afghanistan , they are ok. Hope you return back your country.
په خدای قسم که خوشاله سی په امريکا کی
يوه ورځ به په خپله راځی د مور غيږ ته
په خدای قسم که د افغانستان زوند په امریکا يا اروپا کی پيدا کړی
وروره دا حرامیان دی چیرته چی شراب وی حمالته دوی خوشحاله وی 😂😂
@@shabbir3557 دا د شرابو په اړه ندي، نړۍ په شراب کار نه کوي. د یو هیواد اقتصادي وضعیت او ثبات د پیسو ګټلو لپاره مهم دی. زه په سویس کې په یوه مېلمستون کې د مدیر په توګه کار کوم او زه به سل په سلو کې د افغانستان پر ځای په سویس کې د اوسېدو انتخاب وکړم چې د سیاحت لپاره مناسب شرایط دي او هر کال په میلیونونو سیلانیان دغه هېواد ته راځي چې زما د کار بنسټ دی. . ډیر سیاحان ډیرې پیسې
@@shabbir3557 Jesus, what the hell?
Nations , fighting each other years and years instead keeping together and living peacefully shares the same destiny.
Better luck bro 👍👍
Work for America not for Afghanistan
Still America is the land of opportunity!
Its sad..,
In this documentary, Afgan food was mentioned. I have been wanting to try Afgan food. I may include it in my vlog. I am curious of the taste. Maybe they have Mandi with different taste.
Fleed from Kabul😊😊
Khalil might have dreamed of a grand castle awaiting him in America, only did he know his life will go down a drain. Little did he know about the harsh reality of the millions living on its streets, even through bitter winters. Perhaps he should have faced the consequences and stayed true to his roots back home. Guess what? All those homeless and jobless are US’s own and you are not and never will be.
America is 1000 times better than shitholes like Afghanistan
USA is the greatest nation on earth, if you live in US and live on a road it's your fault
@@kurger100 if US is go great, why is he washing dishes?
bruh just searh best military i the world and most powerful currency its us dollar u madarsa student . u r the muslims who thinks that taliban defeated us army
My dad Chinedu Mogebubuimpanzee is from Nigeria. In the nineteen eighties he fled the country where he was also a Colonel in the 1666664th Fighter wing flying Spitfires. He came to America but as a black man he couldn’t get a good job-despite going back to college. He ended up working at a nursing home in Texas where he changes adult diapers on old people and wipes spit from their mouth. Sometimes when he comes home, he drinks heavily. When drunk, he shakes with rage and rolls on the floor in total despair. He keeps saying “I am Chinedu, the son of Chief Maganugubambamobutu..How dare the Americans reduce me to the status of Chief Buttocks Wiper?!!!”
I'm amazed Khial is not flying here in the US!
His LinkedIn says he is now flying 767s with a Cargo airline.
@@jude_the_apostle Good to hear!
Yes I am flying now 🫡
@@khialshinwari8462 Glad to hear! You and your family have been through alot!
The same happened in Saigon.
😢😢
Can’t believe that they know is a great pilot doesn’t get a job in the aviation industry.
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he should work for airlines or boeing!! a guy who trains C130 should work in aviation.
Full of bulshits made up story... Not a single of its saying isn't true except the part he skipped .... The whole world knows what is the truth.....and as a reminder your colleagues still function here in Kabul..
Not sure who you are… but I hope your day goes better tomororw 😊
I don't think so they men saying reality because mostly afghan pilots still work there in Afghanistan .so kindly served for you homeland . 🙁🙁😟
درود بر تو مرد بزرگ افغان
If pilots are first target and killed by Taliban then who are operating helicopters, plane in military show of Kabul?
Probably ghost 😌
One little misunderstanding you might end up facing the Taliban firing squad. You work with fear because you know you are not %100 safe, including your family.
What about healthcare, proper education, freedom of speech, security?
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The Talibans don't have rule of law, no functioning government, so they are the law and can harm you whenever they want, with no repercussions. Living in fear in your own country isn't a good experience.
@@Entertainment_spaceStop lying.Taliban eradicated drugs,robbery & many other bad things frorm Afghanistan within 2 years of their rule.
@@Entertainment_spaceWhat are you talking about in the previous government there was no rule of law in this government there is a rule of law, no kidnapping, no murders, no drugs etc. And what do you mean the government can't put you in any way where you live?
Ofcourse have to add propoganda sadly
U can get a commercial pilot license and fly any airline.just leave that maintenance job
If you are a soldier and you leave your country without a fight you are called a coward and the ex ANA soldiers are not even ashamed of it.
The American dream
it is totally and absolutely lie, I saw the pilots in Kabul, I live near them home they are so happy and enjoying there job and life.
The Taliban have 2 Antonov transports, maybe 4 or 5 working helicopters and absolutely no spare parts or manufacturer support. The Afghan air force flew the majority of its aircraft out the country. There's probably only a couple actual pilots left.
you are wrong ,there are jobs in Afghanistan, but unfortunately for the last 20 years Afghan people are kinda used to american incomes 😂 yes, new government can’t provide same salary as they used to get 💵 💸 😂... good thing about our new government that they are not corrupt, they respect the rule of law as well as the principle that all people are equal under the law, they got rid of drugs, kidnapping, robbery and hundred more negative things... right now private institutes private English classes medical universities nursing schools are open for girls, women are working in certain places…✌️
I get that they wanted to make a dramatic story of struggle for youtube, but this is really old news. The guy already got his FAA pilot certificate and is flying 767s for a US company.
what about those simple individuals/common man?
It didn't fall in taliban hands. The country were given to their hands..
weird question, but can he enrol as a US Military Pilot ?
WELCOME TO FREEDOM.
Lost a friend who flew in the Afghan Air Force. Helicopter pilot crashed after an attack.
😢😢🇦🇫🇦🇫
Just a shame some of tHe coverage is of the inside shots of a C 17.
It isn't very kind, to say the least, that this man who is a hero in my eyes ends up repairing trolleys in an assembly plant. He should be given a job in the US Air Force.
وطن ستا په شان زونانو اړتيا لری وطن مور زموږ 🇦🇫 14 کال کیږی په اروپه کی ژوند کوم مزه یی نشته وروره
خو چی ستا په شان پیلوټ وایی په والله که می امریکا کی یو کمپايني کار کړی وایی راشه خپل ګل وطن په والله بهترینه ژوند به دی وی پلیز خپل وطن ګل وطن پردو وطن کی ټیټی سترکی سه ژوند به وی
ماشاالله افغانستان دی فوج جامی دی په غاړه وی سومره خایسته خکاری کی دی ماشاالله ډیر خایسته او ګل زون یی
That pilot has a job in Australia if he wants to fly and teach AC130 pilots again. Let me know please
Very Interesting, I Wishing you and your family’s success,Health and Happiness, I live in US since 1979 I’m still love Afghanistan ❤️🇦🇫✌️
He’s making less than what a fast food supervisor makes and he’s a qualified pilot of c-130 and instructor??? Something is wrong America 🇺🇸!! Where’s the patriotism. This guys is as good as any American veteran and the least you can do is to get him a decent wage paying American military or civilian aviation work. FedEx and UPS hire most of US Air Force pilots coming to civilian live and they may 6 figures.
He is inspiring ❤
Yes
no he is nnot
It means you are inspired by liars 😂😂
Why he isn't working as a pilot over there bcz he was a professional pilot and had carry out difficult mission during war and served america as well
its because of policy think
Makes me wish I had an extra $30,000....if I had expendible income i'd pay for that training. What a story.
Lovely! You can make on my UN mission in South Sudan.
If they moved to New York with a bigger Muslim community I believe he would have a better job and she would be happy around their known familiar culture
Geez from pilot to factory workers, might as well apply back as a pilot in other country rather than america
Lol u made a documentary about a traitor...its been years and we noved on in Afghanistan and are safe, peaceful and happy with our own true Afghan government. This guy is a liar, amnesty was given to all and those that yook it loves amoung us as one with us. Ask him how many pilots returned and are a part of our Isla-mic Emir.ate of Afghanistans army now. The majority of us Afghans support our Taliban and Islamic Emirate.
Lol he forgets how he bombed us and was getting the justice he deserved.
I don’t know what you’re talking about, mate. It’s all American plan and you are American informer.
He is saying B sht. Pilots like him was dreaming to go to Europe or other foreign country.
Those who are saying Taliban did not kill any pilot must be a lie. These barbarians would not spare anyone who has killed one of their own. Obviously this pilot served in battlefield and had his apprehensions and did leave Afghanistan and moved to the USA. But what makes me sad is that USA, after using Afghani military professionals like in this pilot, could not take care of them.
There must be a program for Afg veterans in the USA which should allow them to transit into the American job market easily. This pilot went to the same schools for flying as any other USA military pilot does and there must be some relaxation.
As a Pakistani, I am sad that we had some part to play in takeover of Taliban and our country will be paying price of this huge mistake for years to come.
Lastly, best of luck Shinwari. Hope you do good.
Thank you 🙏.
I am now flying for airline
Great suggestion I wish their was such a program
"Those who are saying Taliban did not kill any pilot must be a lie." How do you know?? Don't lie please.
@@khialshinwari8462 How do you feel being treated by your foreign masters like trash?
Simple thing bro they need money to certify u
ان شا الله خه ورز به وینی بت مال خوړی دی ملک سره غداری کړی
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i don't think he is an afghan. he was working for money. and just a servant of US. when the US decided to go back losing the war. and he can't get money anymore in afghanistan. so went to the US. in every country the govt changing, but ppl don't say rubbish about his country.
Hoak
Everyone wants to live in modernized and civilzed society of Christian nations.
Probly they just trying to survive 🤔.
Fake news
Goodluck man! ... just don't get intoxicated with too much freedom, democracy, liberty while in the USA ...
being treated by his foreign masters like trash
i think it is stupitdy for an airforce col. to stay in US. You should come and serve your country. Tal*ban are not foolish to waste such a person.
The same Afghanistan was terrorized continuously for more than 20 years by the so called "World Superpowers". How many documentaries have you made about l Attack On Kabul?
Bs. bro wants the greencard
😃😁😁😁😃
Total BS
ټیزنه
Voice of Genocider
We don't know him
ده یو غلام به څه ژوند وی
It is not Afghanistan...you have to work hard.... and you all lied...1000 dollar per week in kindergarten...bulshit.....
Urdu
What say about ghaza genocide!! High hypocrisy
Tailban paid big money for a dead pilot
Either he is s traitor or a coward !