I'm reading a schlocky paperback on ex russian air force pilots who somehow managed to leave the service with their own 200 tonne capacity cargo planes and contacts around most of the world. It's called outlaws inc.
I have a few mates in the PKK and they are top blokes. Plus it is always good to have some ready access to cheap automatic weapons...
Check this doco out
http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/879210