Ukrainian Air Force
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Obsolete 1990s sign of the Ukrainian Air Force |
The
Ukrainian Air force (,
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.
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.
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Military of Ukraine*
Antonov*
Ukrainian Falcons aerobatic demonstration team
*/ Air Force page on the official site of Ministry of Defence:
in English,
in Ukrainian*
Photo gallery -
Ukrainian Falcons in flight.
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Obsolete 1990-s pennants and patches - available from Linden Hill imports
