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3 unusual facts about Royal Jordanian Air Force


Barjas al-Hadid

As well as being leader of the 30,000-member Balqa Governorate-based al-Hadid tribe, Barjas al-Hadid was formerly a member of the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport

In March 1967 the 331st was redesignated the 4760th Combat Crew Training Squadron and charged with training Royal Jordanian Air Force students.

Jordan International Air Cargo

In March 2013, The New York Times reported that Jordan International Air Cargo was a front organization for the Royal Jordanian Air Force and responsible for covertly flying arms to Turkey to aid Syrian rebels in the Syrian civil war.


Ali Ghandour

2 more Dart Herald of Royal Jordanian Air Force were provided by King Hussein to convert into civilian planes for usage in the newly established airline.


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