Ukrainian Air Force
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The Ukrainian Air force (#redirect , Povitryani Syly Ukrayiny) is a part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ukrainian Air Force Command and headquarters are located in the city of Vinnytsia.
History
Ukrainian Air Force was established on March 17 1992, in accordance with the Directive of General Staff Chief of Armed Forces. The HQ of 24th Soviet Air Force Army in Vinnytsia served as the basis to create the Air Force Command.At this time, Ukraine maintained 4 Air Force Armies. They included 10 Air Force Divisions, Separate Regiments and Squadrons, training and special institutions: a total of near 600 military units, 2800 aircraft and more than 120 000 servicepersons.
The Ukrainian Air Force, as befits the second largest country in Europe, boasts a formidable array of modern combat and transport aircraft. The Ukrainian Air Force is considered to be the country's foremost guarantor of its independence and territorial integrity.
In 2005, the UAF was planning to restructure, in an effort to improve efficiency. Moreover, Ukraine is planning to put more advanced jet aircraft into service in upcoming years.
See also
- Military of Ukraine
- Antonov
- Ukrainian Falcons aerobatic demonstration team
External links
- ()/() Air Force page on the official site of Ministry of Defence: [in English], [in Ukrainian]
- () [Photo gallery] - Ukrainian Falcons in flight.
- () [Obsolete 1990-s pennants and patches] - available from Linden Hill imports
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