Air Force

Aircraft Not Used
Austrian Air Force

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This page gives details of some of the aircraft types that were offered or promised to the Austrian Air Force but not delivered, cancelled official orders, and types that have been falsely reported as being in service.

British Aerospace BAe 146-200QT
Demonstrator G-BSTA was due to be leased to Austria in 1991, and was painted up in OLk colours, but the sale was cancelled at the last minute.

Grumman Gulfstream I
One Gulfstream I was reportedly operated by the Austrian Government in 1971, but it did not enter OLk service.

Current Order of Battle
Austrian Air Force

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Squadron Type Base
Kommando Luftraumuberwachung
Uberwachunggeschwader
1 Abfangjagerstaffeln Typhoon Zeltweg
2 Abfangjagerstaffeln Typhoon Zeltweg
Dusentrainerstaffel SAAB 105ÖE Linz/Horsching
Kommando Schule
Flieger und Fliegerabwehrtruppenschule
Lehrabteilung Flache Pilatus PC-7 Zeltweg
Lehrabteilung Hubschrauber Alouette III Tulln
Kommando Luftunterstutzung
Luftunterstutzungsgeschwader
Mittlere Transporthubschrauberstaffel S-70A-42 Tulln/Langenlebarn
Mehrzweckhubschrauberstaffel OH-58B Tulln/Langenlebarn
Leichten Lufttransportstaffel PC-6BB Tulln/Langenlebarn
Luftaufklarngsstaffel OH-58B, PC-6B Tulln/Langenlebarn
1 Leichte Transporthubschrauberstaffel AB212 Linz/Horsching
2 Leichte Transporthubschrauberstaffel AB212 Linz/Horsching
Lufttransportstaffel C-130K Linz/Horsching
Mehrzweckhubschrauberstaffel Alouette III Aigen im Ennstal
Hubschrauberstutzpunkt Klagenfurt Alouette III Klagenfurt
Hubschrauberstutzpunkt Schwaz Alouette III Schwaz

Note: Stutzpunkt = Detachment

 

All-Time Aircraft Used List
Austrian Air Force

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Aircraft Type Quantity Service Entry Out of Service Origin
Agusta-Bell AB47G-2 10 1956 1969 Italy
Agusta AB204B 26 1963 2001 Italy
Agusta AB206A JetRanger 13 1969 current Italy
Agusta AB212 24 1980 current Italy
Bell OH-13H Sioux 18 1960 1976 USA
Bell OH-58B Kiowa 12 1976 current USA
CASA CN.235-300 1 2000 2002 Spain
Cessna 172 Skyhawk 1 1957 1958 USA
Cessna 182 Skylane 2 1957 1965 USA
Cessna L-19A Bird Dog 25 1958 1997 USA
Cessna L-19E Bird Dog 7 1958 1997 USA
de Havilland Vampire T.55 9 1957 1972 UK
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver 6 1960 1976 Canada
Eurofighter Typhoon 15 2008 current Germany
Fiat G.46-4B 5 1957 1963 Italy
Fouga CM.170 Magister 18 1959 1972 France
Grunau Baby 1 1960 1960 Germany
Lockheed C-130K Hercules 3 2003 current RAF
North American LT-6G Texan 10 1959 1971? USA
Northrop F-5E Tiger II 12 2004 2008 Switzerland
Piaggio P.149D 1 1958 1965 Italy
Pilatus PC-6/B2H2 Turbo Porter 13 1975 current Switzerland
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer 16 1983 current Switzerland
Piper L-18 Super Cub 10 1957 1965 USA
SAAB B 17A 1 1957 1963 Sweden
SAAB J 29F Tunnan 30 1961 1972 Sweden
SAAB J 35Oe Draken 28 1988 2005 Sweden
SAAB 91D safir 24 1964 1992 Sweden
SAAB 105Oe 40 1970 current Sweden
Short Skyvan 3M 2 1969 2007 UK
Sikorsky S-65Oe 2 1970 1981 USA
Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk 9 2002 current USA
Sud Aviation SE 3130 Alouette II 16 1958 1975 France
Sud Aviation SA 316B Alouette III 28 1967 current France
Westland Whirlwind 2 10 1958 1965 UK
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose 4 1956 1965 USSR
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max 4 1955 1960 USSR
Zlin Z.126 4 1957 1965 Czechoslovakia

Additional information is welcome

Swedish Air Force

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Operator Profile

History

Narrative Summary

In 1912 the first aircraft was presented to the Swedish Army. An Army Aviation Corps was formed with this aircraft, plus a second example. On 1 July 1926, the Army and Navy aviation units were amalgamated into the Royal Swedish Air Force, an independent service. The air force expanded rapidly during World War Two to meet the increasing threat from Germany. Postwar, the air force pioneered the concept of operating jet combat aircraft during wartime from roads and concealed airfields around the country.

Key Dates:
1 July 1926    Swedish Air Force formed from amalgamating Army and Navy air arms
1951    First jet aircraft delivered – SAAB 21R
1959    First helicopters received – Alouette II

Current Status

To be added

Future Plans

Introduce JAS 39E Gripen into service.

Markings

National Insignia

National Markings

Aircraft Serial Numbers

The Swedish military serial numbering system consists of a five or six-figure number, with the first two or three numbers being the aircraft type designation number and the remaining three numbers and individual identity number which normally starts at 001 for each type, e.g. JAS 39C 39230.

Aircraft

Aircraft Designations

Details of designation system to be added.

Current Aircraft Inventory

Table of Current Service Aircraft

All-Time Aircraft Used List

All-Time Table of Aircraft Used

Aircraft NOT Used

False reports of aircraft on order or in service

Organisation

Main Headquarters

104 50 Stockholm 80.

Organisational Structure

The basic operational unit is the Flygflottilj (wing), made up of 2-4 Flygdivisionen (squadrons), each with approx 18 aircraft. Each wing also has an attached flight, a Sambandsflygrupp for liaison duties.

Current Order of Battle

Table of Current Order of Battle

Historical Orders of Battle

List of Historical Orders of Battle – to be added.

All-Time Flying Units List

To be added.

Air Bases

Current Air Bases

The main air bases currently used are Karlsborg, Lulea/Kallax, Malmslatt, Ronneby, Satenas, Stockholm/Bromma and Vidsel.

All-Time Air Bases Used List

In addition to the main bases, there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.

More Information

Books

Swedish Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.

Magazines

World Air Power Journal No.5 p.146-151
Air Forces Monthly October 1989
Air Forces Monthly November 1997

Websites

wikipedia: Swedish Air Force

Scramble: Swedish Air Force

PlanePictures.net

Airliners.net

Air-Britain Photos: Swedish Air Force

Swedish Military Aviation

Military Aviation in Sweden

Current Aircraft Inventory
Swedish Air Force

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Aircraft Type Total Del’d Total Active Still on Order Role
SAAB JAS 39C Gripen 65 65 9 Fighter-Bomber
SAAB JAS 39E Gripen 0 0 60 Fighter-Bomber
Gulfstream IV 5 5 0 EW
SAAB 340 AEW 6 2 0 EW
SAAB 340 1 1 0 Mapping
Lockheed KC-130H Hercules 1 1 0 Tanker
Lockheed C-130H Hercules 5 5 0 Transport
SAAB 340 3 1 0 Transport
SAAB JAS 39D Gripen 20 20 4 Trainer
Pilatus PC-21 0 0 20 Trainer
SAAB 105 72 72 0 Trainer

 

National Markings
Swedish Air Force

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This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Swedish Air Force since its formation:


  
Main MarkingFin Flash

1926-1937
Upon the formation of the Swedish Air Force on July 1926, the previous Army and Navy national markings were standardised as three black crowns on a white disc. Blue and yellow rudder stripes were also introduced. The main marking was displayed in the standard six positions – above and below each wing and on each side of the fuselage.


  
Main Marking

1937-1940
May 1937 saw a change to a main marking that featured the national colours – three yellow crowns on a blue disc. The fin flash was removed. The main marking was displayed in the standard six positions – as before.



Main Marking

Low Visibility Variation

1940-present
In 1940, with the war in Europe getting closer to Sweden, a thick yellow outline was added to the marking to enhance its visibility. This marking continues to be used today. The roundel is displayed on the fuselage sides of helicopters, and in the standard four wing positions and on the fuselage on aircraft. No fin flash is used. Transport aircraft carry SWEDISH AIR FORCE service titles.

Historical Order of Battle for 2006
Swedish Air Force

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Wing Division Type Base
FlygTaktiska Kommando
F 7 “Skaraborgs” Flygflottilj
  1 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39A Gripen Satenas
  2 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39A/B Gripen Satenas
  3 Transportflygenhet C-130 Hercules Satenas
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60 Satenas
F 17 “Blekinge” Flygflottilj
  1 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39 Gripen Ronneby
  2 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39 Gripen Ronneby
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60, Tp 100C Ronneby
F 17M “Bravalla” Flygflottilj
  Flygburen Spanings Radar-Division Saab S 100B Argus Malmslatt
  Signal Inhamtnings System-Division S 102B Korpen Malmslatt
  Transportflygenhet Tp 102, Tp 100 Stockholm/Bromma
  Open Skies OS 100 Malmslatt
Krigsflygskolan Grundlaggande Fly Gutbildning Sk 60 Malmslatt
Krigsflygskolan Grundlaggande Taktisk Utbildning Sk 60 Malmslatt
Krigsflygskolan Team 60 Sk 60 Malmslatt
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60 Malmslatt
F 21 “Norrbottens” Flygflottilj
  1 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39C Gripen Lulea/Kallax
  2 JAS Flygdivision JAS 39A/B Gripen Lulea/Kallax
  Typingsskolnings-Telekriggruppen/TIS-TK SK 37E Viggen Lulea/Kallax
  SWAFRAP JAS 39A Gripen Lulea/Kallax
  Sambandsflygrupp Sk 60, Tp 100C Lulea/Kallax
FMV – Forsvarets Materielverk   Misc. types Malmslatt, Karlsborg, Vidsel

Portuguese Air Force

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Operator Profile

History

Narrative Summary

Air Force History

Key Dates

Air Force Timeline

Current Status

The aircraft of the FAP are fully operational.

Future Plans

None known.


Markings

National Insignia

National Markings

Aircraft Serial Numbers

From 1952 FAP serial numbers comprised a four digit number, the first number indicating the aircraft class, the second the aircraft type and the last two the individual identity – Republic F-84G 5121 being the 21st example of class 5 (fighters) type 1.

In 1993 a revision to the numbering system meant that the prefix ‘1’ was placed in front of the old serial of existing aircraft as each airframe came up for in-depth maintenance.

Unit/Base Codes

Coding system not used

Aircraft

Aircraft Designations

None – Manufacturers designations used.

Current Aircraft Inventory

Table of Current Service Aircraft

All-Time Aircraft Used List

All-Time Table of Aircraft Used

Aircraft NOT Used

False reports of aircraft on order or in service

Organisation

Main Headquarters

Avenida Leite Vasconcelos, 27 Alfragide, 2700 Amadora.

Organisational Structure

FAP is divided into three commands:-
COFA – Comando Operacional da Força Aérea (Air Force Operational Command)
CLAFA – Comando Logístico-Administrativo da Força Aérea (Air Force Logistics and Administration Command)
CPESFA – Comando de Pessoal da Força Aérea (Air Force Personnel Command)


COFA is distributed geographically to Base Aéreas (BA, air bases), each of which comprises three Grupos (Groups):-
Operacional (Operational) – flying units & airfield services
Material (Material) – maintenance & supply
Sustentação (Support) – base infrastructure


The basic flying unit is the Esquadra (Squadron).

Current Order of Battle

Table of Current Order of Battle

Historical Orders of Battle

List of Historical Orders of Battle – to be added.

All-Time Flying Units List

Units List

Air Bases

Current Air Bases

The main air bases currently used are Sintra, Lajes, Monte Real, Montijo, Beja and Ovar. In addition, aircraft are detached from the parent units to another one or two air bases.

All-Time Air Bases Used List

In addition to the main bases, there are also a number of smaller airports and airfields around the country which are sometimes used by the Air Force.
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.

More Information

Books

Portguese Military Aviation Bibliography – to be added.

Magazines

World Air Power Journal No.1 p.146
World Air Power Journal No.24 p.148-157
Air Forces Research Nos.11
Air International April 1996
Air Enthusiast No.73 Jan-Feb 1998
Air Enthusiast No.75 May-Jun 1998

Websites

Aeroflight Pictorial – Portuguese Air Force

Portuguese Air Force Homepage

wikipedia: Portuguese Air Force

Scramble: Portuguese Air Force

PlanePictures.net

Airliners.net

Photos of Portugal Air Force and Navy aircrafts

Air-Britain Photos: Portugal Air Force

Voaportugal.org

Current Order of Battle
Portuguese Air Force

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Squadron Type Base
Academia de Forca Aerea
Esquadra de Motorplanadores 802 Chipmunk, Let L-23 Super Blanik, ASK-21 BA1 Sintra
Esquadra de Instrucao Elementar de Pilotagen 101 TB-30 Epsilon BA1 Sintra
CFMTFA
  various Ota
Grupo Operacional 41
Esquadra 502 (det.) Casa C-295M BA4 Lajes
Esquadra 751 (det.) AW101 BA4 Lajes
Grupo Operacional 51
Esquadra de Caca 201 F-16AM/BM BA5 Monte Real
Esquadra de Ataque 301 F-16AM/BM BA5 Monte Real
Grupo Operacional 61
Esquadra de Transporte 501 C-130H/H-30 BA6 Montijo
Esquadra de Transporte 502 C-295M/MPA BA6 Montijo
Esquadra de Transporte 504 Falcon 20C/50 BA6 Montijo/Lisbon IAP
Esquadra de Busca y Salvamento 751 AW101 BA6 Montijo
Grupo Operacional 111
Esquadra de Instrucao Complementar de Pilotagen de Avioes de Caca 103 Alpha Jet A BA11 Beja
Esquadra de Transporte 552 SA 316 Alouette III BA11 Beja
Esquadra de Reconhecimento Maritimo 601 P-3P Orion BA11 Beja
Grupo Operacional 113
Esquadra de Transporte 552 (det.) SA 316 Alouette III BA13 Ovar

CFMTFA = Centro de Formacao Militar e Tecnica da Forca Aerea (Air Force Technical School)
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