Escape From Kabul | Afghan Pilot's Journey

Escape From Kabul | Afghan Pilot's Journey | 52 Documentary

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Ай бұрын

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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@kilgroyproductions1658 20 күн бұрын

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!

@HiDragLowSpeed 22 күн бұрын

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.

@dorismathew6423 17 күн бұрын

such a qualified man should be employed according to his qualification!

@abdulghafoor6766 5 күн бұрын

If he choose to stay he could have been Taliban pilot

@wanderlustabdullah2667 18 күн бұрын

Work for America not for Afghanistan

@xskrym Ай бұрын

His life changed drastically and he's still hopeful and full of dreams. Wish you the best Khial.

@khialshinwari8462 Сағат бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@davidnguyen3363 24 күн бұрын

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.

@tommytomas-fr3sh 17 күн бұрын

next episode: Escape from Kyiv...Ukraine Pilots Journey

@loveman2219 29 күн бұрын

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

@user-bh8fj3es5m 27 күн бұрын

Vitamin 2.0 america loser...😂😂😂😂😅😅😅.... Afghanistan winer ...at called afghani power ....

@abdulwz5846 27 күн бұрын

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

@MansoorKhan-bz8lk 27 күн бұрын

agreed brother

@Ihsas2010 26 күн бұрын

You are 100% right they are just lying for Nationality s h a m e on them

@sameerplays7 26 күн бұрын

@@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.

@user-pb8dv9bf4i 18 күн бұрын

I think he's a brave man😊

@bedmoshWardak 27 күн бұрын

He made a story to stay in America as he's life is in danger

@wouter44 20 күн бұрын

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.

@Harris.S 16 күн бұрын

You're correct 💯 👍

@shahidmaseed7 29 күн бұрын

Those who were not patriotic for thier motherland will how patriotic to America but hey I pray this person have a nice life

@mujtabakhans4198 29 күн бұрын

you're right 100 percent

@ghulamhazrat7800 26 күн бұрын

Thousands military personnel still live Afghanistan , they are ok. Hope you return back your country.

@sport5751 29 күн бұрын

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

@Ihsas2010 26 күн бұрын

100% Right they are just lying to get I'd or Nationality of the foreign country

@hyyybo9594 26 күн бұрын

They were being killed before the takeover but now taliban need those pilots why tf would they kill him now

@buhumbasumatary23 22 күн бұрын

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@wouter44 20 күн бұрын

The Taliban is killing everybody!

@user-gt5me3nf6b 20 күн бұрын

its true aswell, taliban arent idiots they know pilots dont come easy and all skilled jobs too

@munibahmad6227 29 күн бұрын

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.

@user-vl2mw8mp3j 16 күн бұрын

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 ❤

@naasirabdi4044 25 күн бұрын

If i m professional pilot I wil rather work my homeland then working USA

@wouter44 20 күн бұрын

Oh you think working as a former US pilot in Afghanistan will be great fun?

@HasnainKhan-lh6si 16 күн бұрын

@@wouter44your media is 🗑️. Try to be rational

@UselessGuy580 23 күн бұрын

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.

@Hotaki1722 29 күн бұрын

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

@shabbir3557 21 күн бұрын

وروره دا حرامیان دی چیرته چی شراب وی حمالته دوی خوشحاله وی 😂😂

@HasnainKhan-lh6si 16 күн бұрын

@@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

@IranianSupernova 13 күн бұрын

@@shabbir3557 Jesus, what the hell?

@Bauerctu 15 күн бұрын

he should work for airlines or boeing!! a guy who trains C130 should work in aviation.

@justsomeone1052 15 күн бұрын

Nations , fighting each other years and years instead keeping together and living peacefully shares the same destiny.

@Ayub4u 8 күн бұрын

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.

@RGB06084 20 күн бұрын

I'm amazed Khial is not flying here in the US!

@jude_the_apostle 19 күн бұрын

His LinkedIn says he is now flying 767s with a Cargo airline.

@RGB06084 19 күн бұрын

@@jude_the_apostle Good to hear!

@khialshinwari8462 13 күн бұрын

Yes I am flying now 🫡

@RGB06084 13 күн бұрын

@@khialshinwari8462 Glad to hear! You and your family have been through alot!

@KokoAlick 21 күн бұрын

Wow 👏👏

@beasbadges8827 11 күн бұрын

Very brave man.

@azizdordoone 25 күн бұрын

درود بر تو مرد بزرگ افغان

@saahil.shah85 25 күн бұрын

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.

@kurger100 20 күн бұрын

America is 1000 times better than shitholes like Afghanistan

@kurger100 20 күн бұрын

USA is the greatest nation on earth, if you live in US and live on a road it's your fault

@saahil.shah85 19 күн бұрын

@@kurger100 if US is go great, why is he washing dishes?

@shoaibuddinyeaser8005 6 күн бұрын

Fleed from Kabul😊😊

@MansoorKhan-bz8lk 27 күн бұрын

I don't think so they men saying reality because mostly afghan pilots still work there in Afghanistan .so kindly served for you homeland . 🙁🙁😟

@joemariesinoy55 22 күн бұрын

god bless man

@yusuftaib4034 15 күн бұрын

U can get a commercial pilot license and fly any airline.just leave that maintenance job

@khialshinwari8462 13 күн бұрын

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.

@Afghan1774 25 күн бұрын

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…✌️

@mahboobahmadzai5771 24 күн бұрын

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

@OFWNomad 16 күн бұрын

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.

@chicago9458 3 күн бұрын

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.

@Riccardocampagnieri 23 күн бұрын

Lost a friend who flew in the Afghan Air Force. Helicopter pilot crashed after an attack.

@Islamicmimber 28 күн бұрын

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.

@jude_the_apostle 19 күн бұрын

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.

@zaki0078 24 күн бұрын

It didn't fall in taliban hands. The country were given to their hands..

@MIslam72 26 күн бұрын

If pilots are first target and killed by Taliban then who are operating helicopters, plane in military show of Kabul? Probably ghost 😌

@Entertainment_space 16 күн бұрын

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? . 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.

@refaeatkabir3663 12 күн бұрын

@@Entertainment_spaceStop lying.Taliban eradicated drugs,robbery & many other bad things frorm Afghanistan within 2 years of their rule.

@mrmuhammad11 9 күн бұрын

@@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?

@faisalahmed6482 4 күн бұрын

Ofcourse have to add propoganda sadly

@kabulkhan1609 26 күн бұрын

Very Interesting, I Wishing you and your family’s success,Health and Happiness, I live in US since 1979 I’m still love Afghanistan ❤️🇦🇫✌️

@A.naseem-pjr 24 күн бұрын

😢😢

@lokideangelus 15 күн бұрын

weird question, but can he enrol as a US Military Pilot ?

@faizansajid2885 4 күн бұрын

❤

@UAL320 19 күн бұрын

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.

@phoenixrising8640 23 күн бұрын

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.

@malluturbo 21 күн бұрын

what about those simple individuals/common man?

@AbiChoudhury 3 күн бұрын

I don’t know what you’re talking about, mate. It’s all American plan and you are American informer.

@waqas7562 19 күн бұрын

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.

@khialshinwari8462 13 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏. I am now flying for airline

@khialshinwari8462 13 күн бұрын

Great suggestion I wish their was such a program

@Nucleophile123 23 күн бұрын

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

@ixsan2831 19 күн бұрын

its because of policy think

@ZAN-THE-GOAT 18 күн бұрын

That pilot has a job in Australia if he wants to fly and teach AC130 pilots again. Let me know please

@sevenheaven19 Ай бұрын

He is inspiring ❤

@AbiySinta Ай бұрын

Yes

@mujtabakhans4198 29 күн бұрын

no he is nnot

@Afghan1774 25 күн бұрын

It means you are inspired by liars 😂😂

@leonardochristophe29 18 күн бұрын

Geez from pilot to factory workers, might as well apply back as a pilot in other country rather than america

@samartoor3086 22 күн бұрын

Lovely! You can make on my UN mission in South Sudan.

@sofesofer8869 25 күн бұрын

😢😢🇦🇫🇦🇫

@user-bs2xr8ib7x 24 күн бұрын

He is saying B sht. Pilots like him was dreaming to go to Europe or other foreign country.

@MatiShinwari 25 күн бұрын

ان شا الله خه ورز به وینی بت مال خوړی دی ملک سره غداری کړی

@rudytagala7076 21 күн бұрын

Goodluck man! ... just don't get intoxicated with too much freedom, democracy, liberty while in the USA ...

@abdulwadoodkhan8795 14 күн бұрын

being treated by his foreign masters like trash

@shubhamchauhan6836 19 күн бұрын

Simple thing bro they need money to certify u

@am-lr3rd 20 күн бұрын

Everyone wants to live in modernized and civilzed society of Christian nations.

@user-qg6bp8gj1e 20 күн бұрын

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?

@mokbolkhan91 27 күн бұрын

Fake news

@adam1st1984 19 күн бұрын

Tailban paid big money for a dead pilot

@gadgetpro2959 8 күн бұрын

Voice of Genocider

@stewartsingal4599 19 күн бұрын

Probly they just trying to survive 🤔.

@ahmadTareen0 27 күн бұрын

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..

@gmalda 21 күн бұрын

Not sure who you are… but I hope your day goes better tomororw 😊

@waheedghafoori9513 26 күн бұрын

Our doctors, engineers, and pilots were wasted. 😢

@naqeebullah900 20 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 are you comedy me,😂

@achmed6679 21 күн бұрын

Bs. bro wants the greencard

@zubairansari1724 27 күн бұрын

خدا شرمانده ترا که مملکت خوده ایلا کده امده خارج

@FahmeDeen313 21 күн бұрын

Traitors always have this type of end. Make istighfar from Allah. Allah is forgiver.

@rockstar5295 28 күн бұрын

He not a Afghani he was sale her self and Eman

@mind-blowingdestinations1187 3 күн бұрын

Either he is s traitor or a coward !

@MatiShinwari 25 күн бұрын

😃😁😁😁😃

@rockstar5295 28 күн бұрын

We don't know him

@tbangke8319 16 күн бұрын

Hoak

@condotraders1542 28 күн бұрын

Total BS ټیزنه

@shabbir3557 21 күн бұрын

ده یو غلام به څه ژوند وی

@risingstar3220 27 күн бұрын

What say about ghaza genocide!! High hypocrisy

@omermowaffaquejaigirder8889 23 күн бұрын

Now he is getting $3000 monthly stipend from the US government and $600 for each of his kids. Tax payer money well utilized.😂😂😂

@mango7011 22 күн бұрын

Love of the green back made him do it now just do your job in usa pay your day care and let your wife work and learn her new language.

@MN-po4cg 26 күн бұрын

Serve for your country not for other you are treating like salave not a piolet.😢

@moosazafar9076 10 күн бұрын

Urdu

@mohdnohmajid6970 22 күн бұрын

You cannot cheat people all the time!

@Ratlord3-6 21 күн бұрын

He is not telling the lie he made he is telling something which he is told to say, muurica baby

@mehmoodtribal4702 25 күн бұрын

Ghoool khoree takhtedalii...

@ramblemind 26 күн бұрын

Scripted

@hyyybo9594 26 күн бұрын

We dont need your opinion kanglu

@Explorewithumairf 3 күн бұрын

Complete lie

@user-jc6eo6kr7p 29 күн бұрын

Best of luck Mr.Shinwari.one day you will get your goal because in 🇺🇸 their are many opportunities for everyone so👍

@khialshinwari8462 29 күн бұрын

Thank you, This documentary is from 2022. Yes dream came true I am an airline pilot now.

@user-jc6eo6kr7p 29 күн бұрын

@@khialshinwari8462 Congrats brother 👏

@kasimahmadzai8150 28 күн бұрын

@@khialshinwari8462 They will never trust you, they know you betrayed your own people and country so… They will be after you to not crush the airplane to a building as a terrorist.

@marwanahmad8270 27 күн бұрын

@@khialshinwari8462 Shame on you. N@mak haram. Stop lies.

@MN-po4cg 26 күн бұрын

Start own business leave job