This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Estonian Air Force since its formation:
Main MarkingFin Flash
1993-present
The main triangular marking is displayed on the fuselage sides of helicopters, and in the standard four (wing not fuselage) positions on aircraft, with the point facing backwards. The national flag is carried as a rudder flash on aircraft. Neither aircraft or helicopters carry service titles.
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Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| Surinaamse Luchtmacht |
| English Title: |
| Surinam Air Force |
| Abbreviation: |
| SAF |
| First Established: |
| 1982 |
| IATA Code: |
| (none) |
| Country: |
| Suriname |
History
Narrative Summary
The Air Element of the Suriname Air Force was formed in 1982 shortly after gaining independence from the Netherlands. In May 1982 the SAF received a couple of BN-2A for observation and transport duties. During a civil war in 1986 the SAF bought two PC-7 and two Alouette III to counter the rebels. Some of the aircraft were sold after the conflict. Two C-212 aircraft were delivered in
December 1998 and May 1999. Although the aircraft provide valuable capabilities for fishery patrol, border patrol and transportation into Suriname’s vast jungle, as for earlier acquisitions, maintaining and operating these relatively sophisticated aircraft is almost impossible with the limited resources of the Surinam Air Force.
Key Dates
| 1982 |
|
The Air Element of the Suriname Air Force was formed. |
Current Status
Unit of the Air Force is fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Current — Historical
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The aircraft use the prefix SAF plus the serial number.
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
Alphabetical Order — Chronological Order
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports of aircraft on order or in service have been noted.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Membre Boekoe Kazerne, Paramaribo.
Organisational Structure
The Air Force is organised in one Air Element.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
None.
All-Time Flying Units List
Air Element / Surinaamse Luchtmacht
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The Surinam Air Force currently operates one mayor airbase and one secondary airfield.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
Military Air Bases Listing
More Information
Books
None.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal 30, p.150
Websites
The Latin American Aviation Historical Society
This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Suriname Air Force since its formation:
Main Marking Fin Flash
1982-Present
The main marking is displayed in 4 positions (ie above and below each wing, and on each side of the fuselage) on aircraft. The fin flash is displayed on the rudder. Most aircraft have the serial number applied on the fin with the prefix SAF.
History
The Air Element of the Suriname Air Force was fomed in 1982 shortly after gaining independence from the Netherlands. In May 1982 the SAF received a couple of BN-2A for observation and transport duties. During a civil war in 1986 the SAF bought two PC-7 and two Alouette III to counter the rebels. Some of the aircraft were sold after the conflict. Two C-212 aircraft were delivered in
December 1998 and May 1999. Although the aircraft provide valuable capabilities for fishery patrol, border patrol and transportation into Suriname’s vast jungle, as for earlier acquisitions, maintaining and operating these relatively sophisticated aircraft is almost impossible with the limited resources of the Surinam Air Force.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type |
Qty |
Service |
Example Serials |
| Hughes 500 |
1 |
1982 – 1982 |
100 |
| Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander |
5 |
1982 – Present |
001-004 |
| Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair |
1 |
1982 – 1998 |
200 |
| Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer |
3 |
1985 – Present |
111-113 |
| Aérospatiale Alouette III |
2 |
1986 – 1999 |
300,400 |
| Bell 205A Iroquois |
1 |
1988 – 1998 |
300 |
| Cessna 182 |
1 |
1993 – Present |
007 |
| Cessna 310 |
1 |
1993 – 1997 |
008 |
| CASA 212-400 |
2 |
1998 – Present |
212,214 |
Unit Markings
Main Bases
| Base |
Duration |
| Luchtmachtbasis Zorg en Hoop/Paramaribo |
1982 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
This page gives details of the air bases and airfields which are used by the Costa Rican Air Force.
San José / Juan Santamaria
IAP (ICAO code: MROC)
All current fixed wing aircraft and helicopters operate from this base. The Escuadrilla de Communicaciones and the Escuadrilla de Helicópteros used to operate from this base.
Runway data: Rwy 07/25, Size: 3042 m (9882 ft) x 46 m (151 ft), Elev: 921 m (3021 ft).
Runway data: Rwy 25/07, Size: 2412 m (7913 ft) x 46 m (151 ft), Elev: 921 m (3021 ft).
Liberia / Daniel Oduber
IAP (ICAO code: MRLB)
Part of the Escuadrilla de Communicaciones operated from this base.
Runway data: Rwy 07/25, Size: 2750 m (9022 ft) x 45 m (148 ft), Elev: 82 m (270 ft).
Golfito AP (ICAO code: MRGF)
The Escuadrilla de Apoyo de Guardia Costera operated from this base.
Runway data: Rwy 13/31, Size: 1400 m (4593 ft) x 20 m (65 ft), Elev: 15 m (49 ft).
This page gives details of the air bases which are used by the Suriname Air Force.
Paramaribo / Luchtmachtbasis Zorg en Hoop IAP (ICAO code: SMZO)
All aircraft of the SAF are based here.
Runway data: Rwy 11/29, Size: 650 m (2132 ft) x 17 m (56 ft), Elev: 3m (10 ft).
Paramaribo / Zandery / Johan Pengel IAP (ICAO code: SMJP)
No information available.
Runway data: Rwy 11/29, Size: 3480 m (11417 ft) x 45 m (148 ft), Elev: 18m (59 ft).
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