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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

Episode 88: The Last Canadian: Flying with the Americans on the CH-47 Chinook during the fall of Afghanistan Part 3 - Ian Wookey

from The Pilot Project Podcast · host Bryan Morrison

In part 3 of 3, Major Ian Wookey concludes his Afghanistan story. He describes the execution of evacuation operations in Kabul, the pressure faced by aircrews and planners, and the emotional toll of operating in a collapsing environment. As the final flights departed, Ian reflects on the limits of military power, the people left behind, and how those final days continue to resonate long after leaving Afghanistan.

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