[Allegra]

Baghdad International Airport back in January '04...desolate, dark, creepy. We who had just arrived on a charter were the only passengers in there.

And the first combat (corkscrew) landing I experienced when I arrived for the first time.

Now, those descents lull me and I just relax. And the airport is a bustling, thriving place with more and more flights being added and lots of shops and restaurants.

[smokingfrog]

I can see how flying into Baghdad Intl Airport might result in a significant “pucker factor.” Of course, there’s nothing you can do about it, so you might as well kick back and enjoy the adrenaline rush.

[Gay State Conservative]

And the first combat (corkscrew) landing I experienced when I arrived for the first time.

I've landed at some pretty funky airports in my day (including Kai Tak) but not once did I fear that my aircraft would be shot out of the sky.You've got *me* trumped!